Frederick W. Winters House · Photo: Joe Mabel · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Bellevue as a whole is among the healthiest U.S. towns
Bellevue beats Washington on 25 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bellevue. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bellevue
COPD and obesity are less common in Bellevue
Bellevue runs below Washington on ten chronic conditions, most of all COPD (2.8% vs 5.1%), obesity (18.8% vs 30.6%) and heart disease (3.7% vs 5.4%). Conditions ↓
Few Bellevue adults smoke
5.5% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 10.1% across Washington. Habits ↓
Bellevue is an active town
Only 12.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 17.9% across Washington. The town has 76 miles of trails across 101 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
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 Bellevue’s likely range.
What’s behind Bellevue’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bellevue is among the healthiest U.S. towns, #6 of 285 in Washington. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than almost every town); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 96%.
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). Bellevue’s median household income is $165,576; among the 1,855 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($124K–$207K), it’s healthier than 100%, about where its income would put it.
At 154,193 residents, Bellevue is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Out of every 100 Bellevue adults…
Bellevue runs below WA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
76 miles of trails across 101 parks and preserves
Care in and near Bellevue
1 hospital and 3 community health centers in Bellevue, 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 Bellevue; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bellevue adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
How Bellevue adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Bellevue does better than Washington.
A hello is a start.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.9% of Bellevue adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Bellevue and the towns around it
Bellevue’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue | A+ | 18.8% | 6.9% | 5.5% | CDC place |
| Redmond | A+ | 18.5% | 5.4% | 5.2% | CDC place |
| Medina | A+ | 19.3% | 7.7% | 4.5% | CDC place |
| Issaquah | A+ | 20.4% | 6.4% | 5.7% | CDC place |
| Beaux Arts Village | — | — | — | — | |
| Newcastle | A+ | 19.7% | 7.2% | 5.5% | CDC place |
| Kirkland | A+ | 21.8% | 6.4% | 6.3% | CDC place |
| Sammamish | A+ | 19.5% | 6.4% | 5.4% | CDC place |
Beaux Arts Village: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bellevue adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bellevue
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bellevue is better than Washington on 25 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Bellevue’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bellevue | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 10.5%9.7–11.4 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 8.4%7.7–9.1 | 12.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%11.6–13.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 18.8%17–20.7 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 6.9%6.3–7.5 | 9.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 25%23.6–26.5 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.4%32.6–36.2 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 17.8%16.7–19 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.6%7.9–9.3 | 10.7% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.6%6.2–7.1 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.7%3.4–4 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2%1.9–2.2 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.5%4.7–6.4 | 9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 5.5%5–6.2 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 12.6%11.4–13.8 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%14.2–16.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.3%26.3–30.4 | 31.8% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.4%4.8–6 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.8%68.9–72.8 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.1%71.3–74.7 | 67% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%85.8–87.9 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.7%66.6–70.7 | 70.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.6%63.3–67.7 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.1%74.9–81 | 74.2% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.5%19.1–22.1 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.3%26.4–30 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.7%6.1–7.3 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.6%6–7.2 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.1%4.6–5.5 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.9%5.4–6.4 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 18%16.8–19.4 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 6.2%5.7–6.8 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9%8.3–9.7 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.7%2.5–3 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.2%3.8–4.5 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.9%1.7–2 | 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 Bellevue
Is Bellevue a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bellevue is among the healthiest U.S. towns: A+ for health, #6 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 100%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bellevue?
CDC estimates 18.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 17% and 20.7%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bellevue?
Overlake Hospital Medical Center & Clinics in Bellevue, 2.1 miles in a straight line from Bellevue’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bellevue have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.8–6%), 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 Bellevue more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bellevue.
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.