How healthy is Markham?
Markham differs from Washington on 18 of 33 measures. It has more adults treating high blood pressure (76.1% vs 70.7%) and more adults getting cholesterol checked (86.7% vs 84%). Where it trails the state: more adults with COPD (8.8% vs 5.1%).
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Markham. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Markham
Read from the numbers below. The page puts what stands out first.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
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Care in and near Markham
No hospital or community health center in Markham itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Markham; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Out of every 100 Markham adults…
Markham runs above WA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Markham adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
How Markham adults are doing
About the same as Washington on each measure.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Markham adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 166 people are less certain, so we show Markham's figures without a grade.
All 33 CDC measures for Markham
| Measure | Markham | Likely range | Washington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 41.2% | 37.2–45% | 30.5% | worse |
| High cholesterol | 41.1% | 37.1–44.9% | 34.9% | worse |
| Obesity | 37.3% | 31.9–42.9% | 30.6% | worse |
| Arthritis | 35% | 31.6–38.4% | 24.4% | worse |
| Depression | 27.2% | 23.7–30.8% | 25.1% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 11.5% | 9.4–14% | 9% | worse |
| Asthma | 12% | 10.6–13.4% | 10.7% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 10.9% | 9.7–12.1% | 7.9% | worse |
| Diabetes | 13.6% | 11.6–15.7% | 9.5% | worse |
| COPD | 8.8% | 7.2–10.5% | 5.1% | worse |
| Heart disease | 7.6% | 6.5–8.8% | 5.4% | worse |
| Stroke | 4.2% | 3.6–4.9% | 2.9% | worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.2% | 13.3–19.2% | 10.1% | worse |
| Binge drink | 14.4% | 12–17% | 16.6% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 23.6% | 19.6–28% | 17.9% | worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.4% | 34.6–44.3% | 31.8% | worse |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 72.4% | 68.6–75.8% | 70.7% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 60.3% | 56.8–63.6% | 67% | worse |
| Cholesterol check | 86.7% | 84.8–88.4% | 84% | better |
| Colon screening | 69.5% | 65.5–73.2% | 66.2% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 74% | 67.4–79.9% | 74.2% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 76.1% | 72.5–79.2% | 70.7% | better |
| No health insurance | 8% | 6.4–9.9% | 8.4% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Frequent mental distress | 18% | 15.9–20.2% | 16.4% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 21.1% | 17.8–24.8% | 16.3% | worse |
| Frequent physical distress | 16.5% | 14.3–19% | 12.4% | worse |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.8% | 30.3–39.6% | 27.1% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 16.9% | 14.2–20% | 10.9% | |
| Thinking or memory | 15.3% | 13.3–17.6% | 13.5% | |
| Hearing | 8.5% | 7.4–9.6% | 6.4% | |
| Vision | 5.1% | 4.4–6% | 4.1% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 4.3% | 3.6–5.2% | 3.1% | |
| Errands alone | 8.7% | 7.5–10.2% | 6.8% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Markham door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Washington figure falls inside it, we don’t call Markham better or worse.
CDC publishes Markham directly, so these are its own figures.
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Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Washington figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.