Photo: HistoryTheorist · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Clyde Hill is among the healthiest U.S. towns
Clyde Hill differs from Washington on 29 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 27 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clyde Hill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clyde Hill
Clyde Hill is the healthiest town in Washington we grade
Out of 285 Washington towns with a Health Grade, Clyde Hill comes first on the seven CDC estimates behind it. Nationally it’s healthier than 99% of towns. Health Grade ↓
Clyde Hill is an active town
Only 10.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 17.9% across Washington. Habits ↓
COPD and obesity are less common in Clyde Hill
Clyde Hill runs below Washington on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (2.8% vs 5.1%), obesity (18.4% vs 30.6%) and diabetes (7.2% vs 9.5%). Conditions ↓
Few Clyde Hill adults smoke
4.5% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 10.1% 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 Clyde Hill’s likely range.
What’s behind Clyde Hill’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clyde Hill is among the healthiest U.S. towns, #1 of 285 in Washington. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than almost every town); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 98%.
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). Clyde Hill’s median household income is $250,001; among the 436 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($188K–$313K), it’s healthier than 99%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
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Out of every 100 Clyde Hill adults…
Clyde Hill runs below WA on 10 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Clyde Hill
No hospital or community health center in Clyde Hill 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 Clyde Hill; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clyde Hill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
How Clyde Hill adults are doing
On 3 of 3 measures, Clyde Hill does better than Washington.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
3.3% of Clyde Hill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Clyde Hill and the towns around it
Clyde Hill has the best Health Grade of the 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Hill | A+ | 18.4% | 7.2% | 4.5% | CDC place |
| Bellevue | A+ | 18.8% | 6.9% | 5.5% | CDC place |
| Yarrow Point | A+ | 19.3% | 7.3% | 4.6% | CDC place |
| Kirkland | A+ | 21.8% | 6.4% | 6.3% | CDC place |
| Medina | A+ | 19.3% | 7.7% | 4.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Clyde Hill adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Clyde Hill
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Clyde Hill is better than Washington on 27 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Clyde Hill’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Clyde Hill | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 9.1%7.7–10.9 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 8.3%7.3–9.6 | 12.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.9%9.8–12.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 18.4%16.5–20.5 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 7.2%6.4–8.2 | 9.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.1%26.3–30.1 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.5%36.5–40.5 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 21.8%20.2–23.5 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.8%8.1–9.7 | 10.7% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.5–9.9 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.3%3.7–4.9 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 2.8%2.3–3.5 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.2%1.9–2.5 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 3.4%2.9–4.1 | 9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 4.5%3.4–5.8 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 10.7%9.1–12.6 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 14.8%13.5–16.2 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 25.5%23.6–27.5 | 31.8% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.2%2.5–4.2 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.4%73.5–77.2 | 70.7% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 79.7%78.3–81.1 | 67% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91%89.8–92.1 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.5%71.1–75.8 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.4%65.1–69.6 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.2%73.8–80.3 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.6%19–22.3 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.8%22.2–25.4 | 28% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 4%3.6–4.4 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 1.9%1.7–2.2 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 3.3%3–3.7 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 17.1%15.2–19.5 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 6.3%5.3–7.6 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 7.4%6.3–8.7 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.9%4.3–5.5 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.3%2–2.7 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 3.6%3–4.3 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.8%1.5–2.2 | 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 Clyde Hill
Is Clyde Hill a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clyde Hill is among the healthiest U.S. towns: A+ for health, #1 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 99%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Clyde Hill?
CDC estimates 18.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 16.5% and 20.5%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Clyde Hill?
Overlake Hospital Medical Center & Clinics in Bellevue, 1.7 miles in a straight line from Clyde Hill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Clyde Hill have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 2.5–4.2%), 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 Clyde Hill more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clyde Hill.
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.