North Creek School · Photo: CassRobin · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Bothell East is among the healthiest U.S. towns
Bothell East differs from Washington on 26 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 23 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bothell East. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bothell East
COPD and heart disease are less common in Bothell East
Bothell East runs below Washington on nine chronic conditions, most of all COPD (2.6% vs 5.1%), heart disease (3% vs 5.4%) and stroke (1.7% vs 2.9%). A young population is part of it: only 7% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Bothell East adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Washington. 1 in 14 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 10 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Few Bothell East adults smoke
6.9% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 10.1% across Washington. 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 Bothell East’s likely range.
What’s behind Bothell East’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bothell East is among the healthiest U.S. towns, #12 of 285 in Washington. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than almost every town); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 93%.
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). Bothell East’s median household income is $198,882; among the 967 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($149K–$249K), it’s healthier than 92%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Bothell East adults…
Bothell East runs below WA on 12 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Bothell East residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.3% of Bothell East adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
2.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Bothell East
No hospital or community health center in Bothell East 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 Bothell East; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bothell East adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
How Bothell East adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Bothell East does better than Washington.
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Bothell East and the towns around it
Bothell East has the best Health Grade of the 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bothell East | A+ | 24.1% | 6.8% | 6.9% | CDC place |
| Bothell | A+ | 24.1% | 7% | 6.9% | CDC place |
| Mill Creek East | A+ | 25.2% | 6.8% | 7.3% | CDC place |
| Maltby | A+ | 29.2% | 8.2% | 8% | CDC place |
| Clearview | A+ | 29.3% | 7.7% | 7.5% | CDC place |
| Bothell West | A+ | 27.9% | 7.6% | 8.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bothell East adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bothell East
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bothell East is better than Washington on 23 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Bothell East’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bothell East | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 10.8%9.7–12 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 8.6%7.8–9.5 | 12.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%12.1–14.6 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24.1%21.7–26.5 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 9.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 22.6%20.9–24.3 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.5%29.4–33.5 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 16.3%15.1–17.6 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.6–10.3 | 10.7% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.2%4.8–5.6 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3%2.7–3.3 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 2.6%2.3–2.9 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.7%1.6–1.9 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.7%3.9–5.6 | 9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 6.9%6–8 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 14.4%12.8–16.2 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%13.7–16.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.6%32–37.3 | 31.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.5%4.7–6.5 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.6%68.3–72.9 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.2%67.1–71.4 | 67% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%83.9–86.8 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 65.3%62.6–67.8 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.4%58.7–64.1 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.4%71.3–79.2 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21%19.3–22.8 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.5%26.3–30.7 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7%6.3–7.7 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.7%6–7.5 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.4%3–3.8 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.2%4.7–5.6 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.3%5.7–7 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 18.5%16.8–20.2 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.5%8.6–10.6 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.5%2.3–2.8 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.3%3.8–4.8 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.8%1.6–1.9 | 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 Bothell East
Is Bothell East a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bothell East is among the healthiest U.S. towns: A+ for health, #12 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 92%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bothell East?
CDC estimates 24.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.7% and 26.5%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bothell East?
Evergreenhealth Medical Center in Kirkland, 6.3 miles in a straight line from Bothell East’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bothell East have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.7–6.5%), 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 Bothell East 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 Bothell East.
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.