On CDC estimates, Bangor Base is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns
Bangor Base differs from Washington on 22 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bangor Base. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bangor Base
Binge drinking is the habit Bangor Base doesn’t win on
26.3% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Washington, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Bangor Base is behind on routine checkups
It trails Washington on five of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (57.3% vs 70.7%), dentist visits (60.4% vs 67%), cholesterol checks (64.4% vs 84%), colon screening (52% vs 66.2%) and mammograms (66.3% vs 74.2%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Bangor Base
Bangor Base runs below Washington on eight chronic conditions, most of all cancer (1.6% vs 7.9%), heart disease (1.2% vs 5.4%) and diabetes (2.5% vs 9.5%). A young population is part of it: only 0% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%). Conditions ↓
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 Bangor Base’s likely range.
What’s behind Bangor Base’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bangor Base is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns, #77 of 285 in Washington. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every U.S. town); mental distress pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Bangor Base’s median household income is $79,918; among the 10,757 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($60K–$100K), it’s healthier than 96%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
Out of every 100 Bangor Base adults…
Bangor Base runs below WA on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 0% of Bangor Base residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bangor Base adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Bangor Base
No hospital or community health center in Bangor Base 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 Bangor Base; ≈ 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).
How Bangor Base adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Bangor Base runs above 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.
10.6% of Bangor Base adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Bangor Base and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor Base | A | 28.1% | 2.5% | 8.9% | CDC place |
| Silverdale | A | 30.3% | 9.1% | 9.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bangor Base adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bangor Base
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bangor Base is better than Washington on 11 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Bangor Base’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bangor Base | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.8%9.6–14.1 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 8.5%7.1–9.7 | 12.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.9%18.4–24.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.1%24.2–31.9 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 2.5%2.2–2.9 | 9.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 14.2%12.3–16.1 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 15.5%13.8–17.4 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 7.2%6.3–8.1 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.3–11.9 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 1.6%1.4–1.8 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 1.2%1–1.4 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 1.9%1.6–2.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 0.8%0.7–0.9 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.7%9.5–14 | 9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.9%7.1–10.7 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 13.2%10.6–15.9 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 26.3%23–29.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.4%31.4–39.2 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.1%7.9–12.8 | 8.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 57.3%53.2–61.5 | 70.7% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.4%57–63.4 | 67% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 64.4%59.3–69.3 | 84% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 30.3%27.1–33.6 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 52%48.1–55.7 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 66.3%60–72.1 | 74.2% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.3%24.1–30.5 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.8%27.9–33.9 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.5%9.4–11.7 | 10.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.3%10.1–12.7 | 9.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.8%5.1–6.5 | 5.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.1%8.3–10 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.6%9.5–11.7 | 11% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.9%19.5–27.9 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 3.5%3–4.1 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.8%15.1–22 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 2.7%2.3–3.1 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.1%2.6–3.6 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.6%5.4–7.9 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.5%1.3–1.7 | 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 Bangor Base
Is Bangor Base a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bangor Base is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns: A for health, #77 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 96%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bangor Base?
CDC estimates 28.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.2% and 31.9%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bangor Base?
Swedish Edmonds Hospital in Edmonds, 18.4 miles in a straight line from Bangor Base’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bangor Base have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.9–12.8%), 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 Bangor Base 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 Bangor Base.
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.