Photo: Joe Mabel · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Camano is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns
Camano differs from Washington on 21 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Camano. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Camano
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Camano
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.1%), vs 7.9% across Washington. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 5.4% across Washington. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.8%, vs 24.4% across Washington. In all, Camano runs above Washington on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 34% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Camano is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Camano’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Camano, and more people treating it
38.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 78.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Camano keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77% vs 70.7%) and dentist visits (71.6% vs 67%). Checkups ↓
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 Camano’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Camano’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Camano is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns, #85 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 61%.
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). Camano’s median household income is $105,231; among the 7,814 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($79K–$132K), it’s healthier than 80%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Camano adults…
Camano runs below WA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Camano is an older town: 34% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Camano as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Camano
No hospital or community health center in Camano 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 Camano; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Camano adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
29 miles of trails across 17 parks and preserves
How Camano adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Camano 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.9% of Camano adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Camano and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camano | A | 31.3% | 11% | 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 Camano adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Camano
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Camano is better than Washington on 14 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Camano’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Camano | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.4%13.3–17.5 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%11.9–15.1 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.2–15.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.3%26.7–36.1 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11%9.5–12.5 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.2%34.6–41.4 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.2%36.6–43.7 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 33.8%30.7–36.8 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.5–11.8 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 13.1%12–14.2 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.8–8.4 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.1%5.9–8.8 | 9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.4%7.9–10.9 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 15.5%12.9–18.2 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13%10.8–15.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.2%24.5–32.9 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.4%4.5–6.3 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77%73.9–79.8 | 70.7% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.6%68.9–74.5 | 67% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.4%88.1–90.5 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.4%75.3–81.2 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.7%71.4–78.6 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.5%70–81.6 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23%20.1–25.9 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.5%20.5–26.5 | 28% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.6%5.8–7.4 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.5%5.7–7.4 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.6%3.2–4.1 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.1%4.6–5.6 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29%25.5–32.3 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.5%11.7–15.4 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.5%10.1–12.9 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.5–9.4 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.4–4.2 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.5%5.7–7.3 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.9–3.6 | 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 Camano
Is Camano a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Camano is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns: A for health, #85 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 Camano?
CDC estimates 31.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.7% and 36.1%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Camano?
Whidbeyhealth Medical Center in Coupeville, 11.2 miles in a straight line from Camano’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Camano have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.5–6.3%), 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 Camano more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Camano.
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.