Photo: Yordanpopovbg · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Covington is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns
Covington differs from Washington on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Covington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Covington
Against towns with similar incomes, Covington’s lead shrinks
Covington is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns, but 76% of the 4,099 towns with similar household incomes ($101K–$168K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Heart disease and diabetes are less common in Covington
Covington runs below Washington on five chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.1% vs 5.4%), diabetes (7.5% vs 9.5%) and COPD (4.1% vs 5.1%). A young population is part of it: only 12% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%). Conditions ↓
Covington is an active town
Only 14.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 17.9% 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 Covington’s likely range.
What’s behind Covington’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Covington is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns, #54 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 98% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 53%.
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). Covington’s median household income is $134,502; among the 4,099 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($101K–$168K), it’s healthier than 76%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Covington adults…
Covington runs below WA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Covington residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
7 miles of trails across 21 parks and preserves
Care in and near Covington
1 hospital in Covington, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Covington; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Covington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
How Covington adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Covington runs above Washington.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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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.
10.7% of Covington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Covington and the towns around it
Covington’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington | A | 24.8% | 7.5% | 9% | CDC place |
| Lake Morton-Berrydale | A | 24.9% | 8% | 8.5% | CDC place |
| Kent | A− | 25.7% | 9.3% | 10.3% | CDC place |
| Maple Valley | A+ | 24.1% | 6.4% | 8.1% | CDC place |
| Shadow Lake | A | 25.7% | 8.7% | 9.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Covington adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Covington
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Covington is better than Washington on 11 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Covington’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Covington | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.9%12.6–15.2 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.1%10.2–12.1 | 12.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%15.6–18.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24.8%22.6–27.3 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 7.5%6.8–8.2 | 9.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27.2%25.6–28.9 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.1%32.3–35.9 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20.9%19.5–22.2 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.9–11.6 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.8%6.3–7.3 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.1%3.8–4.5 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.3–2.6 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8%6.7–9.4 | 9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9%8–10.1 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 14.8%13.3–16.5 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.4%16.9–19.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31%28.9–33.3 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.5%6.5–8.5 | 8.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.1%67.1–71 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.5%66.7–70.4 | 67% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.8%83.5–86.1 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 67.1%64.9–69.1 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.2%61.8–66.4 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.3%72.9–79.4 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.3%24.5–28.3 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.3%29.3–33.1 | 28% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.1%10.1–12.1 | 10.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.4%10.4–12.3 | 9.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5%4.5–5.6 | 5.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.9%7.3–8.5 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.7%9.8–11.7 | 11% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.1%21.3–25 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.1%7.3–9 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13%11.9–14.2 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.7%4.3–5.2 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6%5.4–6.6 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.5–3 | 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 Covington
Is Covington a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Covington is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns: A for health, #54 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 76%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Covington?
CDC estimates 24.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.6% and 27.3%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Covington?
Multicare Covington Medical Center in Covington, 0.5 miles in a straight line from Covington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Covington have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–8.5%), 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 Covington 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 Covington.
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.