On CDC estimates, Bothell West is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Bothell West differs from Washington on 21 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 20 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bothell West. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bothell West
Heart disease and COPD are less common in Bothell West
Bothell West runs below Washington on seven chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (3.8% vs 5.4%), COPD (3.6% vs 5.1%) and stroke (2.1% vs 2.9%). A young population is part of it: only 11% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Bothell West 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 ↓
Bothell West is an active town
Only 14.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 17.9% 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 West’s likely range.
What’s behind Bothell West’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bothell West is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, #29 of 285 in Washington. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 98% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 84%.
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 West’s median household income is $153,449; among the 2,541 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($115K–$192K), it’s healthier than 84%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Bothell West adults…
Bothell West runs below WA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Bothell West 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.
6.6% of Bothell West 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.
3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Bothell West
No hospital or community health center in Bothell West 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 West; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bothell West adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
How Bothell West adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Bothell West does better than Washington.
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Bothell West and the towns around it
Bothell West’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 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 West | A+ | 27.9% | 7.6% | 8.3% | CDC place |
| Brier | A | 29.7% | 9.2% | 8.9% | CDC place |
| Bothell | A+ | 24.1% | 7% | 6.9% | CDC place |
| Alderwood Manor | A | 30.1% | 9% | 9.6% | CDC place |
| Martha Lake | A | 29% | 7.9% | 8.9% | CDC place |
| Bothell East | A+ | 24.1% | 6.8% | 6.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bothell West adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bothell West
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bothell West is better than Washington on 20 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Bothell West’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bothell West | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.5%11.3–13.8 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.2%9.3–11.2 | 12.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%13.4–16.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.9%25.2–30.7 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.6%6.8–8.4 | 9.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 25.8%24–27.6 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.3%31.2–35.4 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20.4%18.9–21.9 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.7–11.6 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.7%6.2–7.2 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.6%3.2–4 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.1%2–2.3 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.7%4.7–6.7 | 9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.3%7.3–9.4 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 14.9%13.4–16.7 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%14.9–18.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.1%30.4–35.8 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.1%5.3–7 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.3%68.9–73.5 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.1%69.1–73.2 | 67% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.6%84.2–86.9 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.1%65.5–70.5 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.2%63.6–68.7 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75%71–78.7 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.1%22.1–26.1 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.6%24.5–28.8 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.9%6.2–7.6 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.2%6.5–8 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.5%19.8–23.5 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.1%7.3–9 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.9%9.9–12.1 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.8%4.4–5.3 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.9%2.7–3.2 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.1%4.6–5.7 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.2%2.1–2.4 | 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 West
Is Bothell West a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bothell West is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #29 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 84%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bothell West?
CDC estimates 27.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.2% and 30.7%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bothell West?
Swedish Edmonds Hospital in Edmonds, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Bothell West’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bothell West have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.3–7%), 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 West 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 Bothell West.
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.