Photo: SounderBruce · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Washington, Arlington is healthier than 36% of graded towns
Arlington trails Washington on 15 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Arlington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arlington
Washington sets a high bar
Arlington is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns, but only 36% of the 285 Washington towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Depression is more common in Arlington
3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (28.7%), vs 25.1% across Washington. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.6%, vs 16.4% across Washington. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Arlington
1 in 8 adults smoke cigarettes (12.8%), vs 10.1% across Washington. Habits ↓
COPD and asthma run high in Arlington
1 in 16 adults have COPD (6.2%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 8 adults have asthma (12.4%), vs 10.7% across Washington. Conditions ↓
Arlington has a top-rated hospital
Cascade Valley Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Arlington’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A−.
What’s behind Arlington’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Arlington is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns, #183 of 285 in Washington. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 86% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 24%).
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). Arlington’s median household income is $88,231; among the 10,145 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($66K–$110K), it’s healthier than 63%, about where its income would put it.
How Arlington adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Arlington runs above Washington.
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Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
3.9 miles of trails across 17 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Arlington adults…
Arlington runs above WA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Arlington
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Arlington, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Arlington; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Arlington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.1% of Arlington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Arlington and the towns around it
Arlington’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | B+ | 33.9% | 9.5% | 12.8% | CDC place |
| Sisco Heights | A− | 32.8% | 9.9% | 11% | CDC place |
| Marysville | A− | 32.4% | 9.1% | 11.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Arlington adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Arlington
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Arlington is better than Washington on 0 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Arlington’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Arlington | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.4%16.8–20.2 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%13–15.5 | 12.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%17.1–20.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.9%30.9–37.1 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 9.5%8.6–10.5 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.7%28.7–32.7 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35%32.9–37.2 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.8%24.1–27.5 | 24.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.4%11.3–13.5 | 10.7% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7.2–8.5 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%5–6.1 | 5.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.9–3.4 | 2.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.5%8–11.1 | 9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.8%11.3–14.4 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 20.1%18.2–22.4 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.9%15.2–18.6 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.7%32–37.4 | 31.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9%7.9–10.2 | 8.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.7%68.3–73 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.3%61–65.6 | 67% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.4%80.7–83.9 | 84% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.2%67.8–72.4 | 70.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64%61.2–66.7 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.3%65.9–74.6 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.7%26.5–31.1 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28%25.7–30.2 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.5%10.4–12.6 | 10.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.7%9.6–11.8 | 9.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6%5.3–6.7 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.2%7.5–8.9 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.1%11.9–14.4 | 11% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.2%28–32.7 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.7%11.5–14 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.7%14.3–17.2 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6.2–7.5 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.2–5 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%7.4–9.1 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.3–4 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Arlington
Is Arlington a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Arlington is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #183 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 63%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Arlington?
CDC estimates 33.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.9% and 37.1%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Arlington?
Cascade Valley Hospital in Arlington, 1.9 miles in a straight line from Arlington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Arlington have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.9–10.2%), 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 Arlington more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Arlington.
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.