Photo: RanchoRosco at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Carnation is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Carnation differs from Washington on 20 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Carnation. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Carnation
Binge drinking is the habit Carnation doesn’t win on
19.2% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Washington, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Carnation is an active town
Only 12.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 17.9% across Washington. Habits ↓
Diabetes and heart disease are less common in Carnation
Carnation runs below Washington on five chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (6.6% vs 9.5%), heart disease (3.8% vs 5.4%) and COPD (3.7% vs 5.1%). A young population is part of it: only 9% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%). Conditions ↓
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 Carnation’s likely range.
What’s behind Carnation’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Carnation is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than almost every town); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 72%.
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). Carnation’s median household income is $152,763; among the 2,565 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($115K–$191K), it’s healthier than 83%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
1.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Carnation adults…
Carnation runs below WA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Carnation residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Carnation
No hospital or community health center in Carnation 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 Carnation; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Carnation adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
How Carnation adults are doing
About the same as Washington on each measure.
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.
7.6% of Carnation adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Carnation and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnation | A+ | 24.3% | 6.6% | 8.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Carnation adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Carnation
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Carnation is better than Washington on 18 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Carnation’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Carnation | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12%10.1–14.2 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.5%9.1–12 | 12.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%14–17.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24.3%21.9–26.9 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 6.6%5.8–7.5 | 9.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 26.3%24.5–28.2 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.4%32.6–36.3 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.3%19.6–23 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.7–11.6 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%6.9–8.2 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.8%3.4–4.4 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.7%3–4.6 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.2%1.9–2.6 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 3.7%3.1–4.3 | 9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.1%6.3–10.2 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 12.7%10.6–14.9 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.2%17.6–20.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.1%27.9–32.3 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6%4.6–7.6 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 70%67.7–72.1 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.6%68.7–72.4 | 67% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.1%85.3–88.7 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 66.6%64.2–69.1 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67%64.7–69.2 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.6%74.2–80.7 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.6%24.6–28.6 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.5%24.7–28.2 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.1%7.4–8.8 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.4%7.7–9.2 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%5.5–6.5 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.6%6.9–8.4 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.8%18.2–23.5 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.3%6.1–8.8 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.5%9.8–13.4 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.4%3.9–5 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.9%2.5–3.4 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.2%4.4–6.2 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2–2.9 | 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 Carnation
Is Carnation a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Carnation is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 83%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Carnation?
CDC estimates 24.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.9% and 26.9%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Carnation?
Snoqualmie Valley Hospital in Snoqualmie, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Carnation’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Carnation have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.6–7.6%), 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 Carnation 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 Carnation.
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.