Photo: Elwood j blues · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Brier is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns
Brier differs from Washington on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brier. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brier
Brier keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (74.5% vs 70.7%) and dentist visits (71.7% vs 67%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Brier
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.4%), vs 7.9% across Washington. Conditions ↓
Fewer Brier adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Washington. 1 in 15 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 10 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Brier’s likely range.
What’s behind Brier’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brier is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns, #48 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 97% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 82%.
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). Brier’s median household income is $132,045; among the 4,332 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($99K–$165K), it’s healthier than 80%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brier 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.
6.6% of Brier adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Out of every 100 Brier adults…
Brier runs below WA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Brier
No hospital or community health center in Brier 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 Brier; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
2.4 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Brier adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Brier does better than 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.
Brier and the towns around it
Brier’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brier | A | 29.7% | 9.2% | 8.9% | CDC place |
| Bothell West | A+ | 27.9% | 7.6% | 8.3% | CDC place |
| Alderwood Manor | A | 30.1% | 9% | 9.6% | CDC place |
| Mountlake Terrace | A | 30.4% | 8.7% | 9.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brier adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Brier
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Brier is better than Washington on 15 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Brier’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Brier | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.7%12–15.5 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.9%10.6–13.3 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%13.1–16 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.7%26.9–32.6 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.2%8.2–10.3 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.4%29.3–33.5 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.3%36.1–40.5 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 26.8%24.9–28.7 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.3–12.4 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.6–10.2 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 5.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.9%4.2–5.6 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 2.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.4%5.4–7.6 | 9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.9%7.4–10.5 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 15.4%13.4–17.5 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.8%14.2–17.5 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32%29.5–34.6 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.3%4.4–6.5 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.5%72.2–76.5 | 70.7% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.7%69.7–73.7 | 67% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.1%86.7–89.4 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.8%71.3–76.1 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.7%68.2–73.1 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.1%71.1–78.8 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25%23–27.2 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.7%22.7–26.8 | 28% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.7%6–7.4 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.6%3.2–4 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.1%4.7–5.6 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.6%5.8–7.3 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.3%21.8–26.8 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.4%9–11.8 | 10.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11%9.7–12.3 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.8–3.5 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.6%4.9–6.4 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.4–3.1 | 3.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Brier
Is Brier a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brier is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns: A for health, #48 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 80%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Brier?
CDC estimates 29.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.9% and 32.6%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Brier?
Swedish Edmonds Hospital in Edmonds, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Brier’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Brier have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.4–6.5%), 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 Brier 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 Brier.
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.