On CDC estimates, Ames Lake is among the healthiest U.S. towns
Ames Lake differs from Washington on 24 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 23 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ames Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ames Lake
Ames Lake is an active town
Only 10.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 17.9% across Washington. Habits ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Ames Lake’s lead shrinks
Ames Lake is healthier than 99% of U.S. towns, but 72% of the 436 towns with similar household incomes ($188K–$313K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
COPD and diabetes are less common in Ames Lake
Ames Lake runs below Washington on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.4% vs 5.1%), diabetes (6.6% vs 9.5%) and heart disease (3.9% vs 5.4%). Conditions ↓
Ames Lake keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (77.8% vs 67%) and cholesterol checks (89% vs 84%). Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Washington figure falls outside Ames Lake’s likely range.
What’s behind Ames Lake’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ames Lake is among the healthiest U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than almost every town); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 89%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Ames Lake’s median household income is $250,001; among the 436 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($188K–$313K), it’s healthier than 72%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Ames Lake adults…
Ames Lake runs below WA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ames Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Ames Lake
No hospital or community health center in Ames Lake 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 Ames Lake; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Ames Lake adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Ames Lake does better than Washington.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.3% of Ames Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Ames Lake and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames Lake | A+ | 23.1% | 6.6% | 6.8% | CDC place |
| Union Hill-Novelty Hill | A+ | 20.4% | 7.6% | 5.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ames Lake adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ames Lake
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ames Lake is better than Washington on 23 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Ames Lake’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ames Lake | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 10.4%8.7–12.4 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.6%8.3–11 | 12.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.5–15.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 23.1%20.8–25.7 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 6.6%5.8–7.5 | 9.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 26.9%25–28.9 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.6%33.7–37.5 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.5%19.8–23.3 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.1%9.2–11 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.5–8.9 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.9%3.4–4.5 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.4%2.7–4.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.1%1.9–2.5 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.5%3.7–5.3 | 9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 6.8%5.1–8.7 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 10.8%9–13 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.9%17.4–20.6 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.3%25.2–29.3 | 31.8% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.4%3.6–5.5 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.6%69.5–73.6 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 77.8%76.2–79.3 | 67% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89%87.6–90.2 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.2%65.7–70.7 | 70.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.5%67.3–71.6 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.4%72.8–79.6 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.2%23.3–27.3 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.5%21.9–25.2 | 28% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 4.7%4.3–5.2 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.9%5.4–6.5 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 2.7%2.4–3 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.1%3.8–4.5 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 18.5%16.3–21.2 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 6.5%5.4–7.8 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.7%8.3–11.4 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.9 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.5%2.1–2.9 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.4%3.7–5.3 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.1%1.8–2.6 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Washington figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Ames Lake
Is Ames Lake a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ames Lake is among the healthiest U.S. towns: A+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 72%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ames Lake?
CDC estimates 23.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.8% and 25.7%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ames Lake?
Swedish Issaquah in Issaquah, 7.3 miles in a straight line from Ames Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ames Lake have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.6–5.5%), against 8.4% across Washington.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Ames Lake more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ames Lake.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.