Photo: Sea Cow · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Edmonds is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns
Edmonds differs from Washington on 20 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 17 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Edmonds. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Edmonds
Edmonds keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (75.9% vs 70.7%) and dentist visits (72.9% vs 67%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Edmonds
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 7.9% across Washington. Conditions ↓
Fewer Edmonds adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Washington. 1 in 15 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 10 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Edmonds’ likely range.
What’s behind Edmonds’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Edmonds is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns, #37 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 86%.
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). Edmonds’ median household income is $122,449; among the 5,392 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($92K–$153K), it’s healthier than 92%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Edmonds adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Out of every 100 Edmonds adults…
Edmonds runs below WA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.5% of Edmonds adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Care in and near Edmonds
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Edmonds, 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 Edmonds; ≈ 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.
14 miles of trails across 16 parks and preserves
How Edmonds adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Edmonds does better than Washington.
A hello is a start.
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Edmonds and the towns around it
Edmonds’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonds | A | 29% | 9.2% | 7.7% | CDC place |
| Lynnwood | B+ | 31.3% | 11% | 10.9% | CDC place |
| Mountlake Terrace | A | 30.4% | 8.7% | 9.4% | CDC place |
| Woodway | A+ | 26.4% | 8.4% | 5.9% | CDC place |
| Meadowdale | A | 29.8% | 9.1% | 8.5% | CDC place |
| Shoreline | A+ | 23.2% | 7.9% | 7.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Edmonds adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Edmonds
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Edmonds is better than Washington on 17 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Edmonds’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Edmonds | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.3%12–14.5 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.5%10.5–12.5 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%12.4–14.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29%26.2–31.8 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.2%8.3–10.1 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.4%30.2–34.3 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.5%36.2–40.7 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 28%26.1–29.7 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%10.1–12 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.6%9.8–11.4 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%5.1–6.2 | 5.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.2 | 2.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.9%5–7 | 9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.7%6.7–8.6 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 15.3%13.7–16.9 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%13.4–16.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.7%28.2–33.3 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.5%4.8–6.2 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.9%73.8–77.8 | 70.7% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.9%70.8–74.8 | 67% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.7%87.7–89.7 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.7%73.5–77.8 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.5%70–74.9 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.1%72.1–79.7 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.2%22.1–26.1 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.8%21.8–25.8 | 28% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.5%5.8–7.2 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.4%5.8–7.1 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.6%3.2–4 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.1%4.6–5.5 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.5%5.9–7.2 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.8%22.8–26.7 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.8%9.6–11.9 | 10.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.3%9.4–11.3 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6.2–7.5 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.6%5–6.1 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.4–2.9 | 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 Edmonds
Is Edmonds a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Edmonds is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns: A for health, #37 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 92%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Edmonds?
CDC estimates 29% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.2% and 31.8%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Edmonds?
Swedish Edmonds Hospital in Edmonds, 1.1 miles in a straight line from Edmonds’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Edmonds have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.8–6.2%), 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 Edmonds 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 Edmonds.
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.