Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Cavalero is healthier than 47%
Cavalero differs from Washington on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cavalero. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cavalero
Against towns with similar incomes, Cavalero’s lead shrinks
Cavalero is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, but 47% of the 2,847 towns with similar household incomes ($111K–$186K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Cavalero
Cavalero runs below Washington on heart disease (4.2% vs 5.4%), stroke (2.3% vs 2.9%) and diabetes (7.6% vs 9.5%). A young population is part of it: only 8% 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 Cavalero’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Cavalero’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cavalero is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 98% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 50%).
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). Cavalero’s median household income is $148,462; among the 2,847 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($111K–$186K), it’s healthier than 47%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Cavalero adults…
Cavalero runs below WA on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Cavalero 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 Cavalero
No hospital or community health center in Cavalero 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 Cavalero; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cavalero adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
How Cavalero adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Cavalero runs above 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.
8.8% of Cavalero adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Cavalero and the towns around it
Cavalero has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalero | A | 31.8% | 7.6% | 10.3% | CDC place |
| Bunk Foss | A | 31.9% | 8.6% | 10.3% | CDC place |
| Lake Stevens | A | 31.5% | 7.4% | 10.5% | CDC place |
| Machias | A | 32.2% | 8.4% | 10.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cavalero adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cavalero
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cavalero is better than Washington on 11 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Cavalero’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cavalero | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.7%12.1–15.5 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.6%10.4–12.9 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15.4–18.9 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.8%28.9–35 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.6%6.7–8.5 | 9.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 26.9%25–28.9 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.9%30.7–35 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.4%20.8–24.1 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.8–12.9 | 10.7% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.5–7.7 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.2%3.7–4.6 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.4%3.8–5 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.3%2.1–2.6 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9%7.5–10.7 | 9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.3%8.5–12.2 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 15.4%13.4–17.5 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.5%16.7–20.5 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.2%31.5–36.9 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.3%5.2–7.5 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.4%67.9–72.7 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.7%66.5–70.9 | 67% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.5%82.7–86.2 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 67.1%64.4–69.7 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.7%59.8–65.5 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72%67.6–76.1 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.8%25.6–30 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.3%25.1–29.6 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.7%7.8–9.6 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.9%8–9.9 | 9.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.9%4.4–5.6 | 5.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.7%6.1–7.3 | 7.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.8%7.9–9.7 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.2%21.8–26.7 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.1%8–10.3 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.9%11.3–14.6 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.8–3.6 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.1%5.3–6.9 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.3–3 | 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 Cavalero
Is Cavalero a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cavalero is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns: A for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cavalero?
CDC estimates 31.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.9% and 35%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cavalero?
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett in Everett, 6.3 miles in a straight line from Cavalero’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cavalero have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–7.5%), 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 Cavalero 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 Cavalero.
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.