Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0Within Washington, Everett is healthier than 48% of graded towns
Everett differs from Washington on 11 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Everett. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Everett
Washington sets a high bar
Everett is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns, but only 48% of the 285 Washington towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Everett
1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food (12.7%), vs 10.2% across Washington. Utility shut-off threats (6.2% vs 5.1%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Everett has a top-rated hospital
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Everett’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Everett’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Everett is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, #148 of 285 in Washington. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 87% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 42%).
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). Everett’s median household income is $83,512; among the 10,491 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($63K–$104K), it’s healthier than 81%, about where its income would put it.
At 113,567 residents, Everett is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.9% of Everett adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Care in and near Everett
1 hospital and 2 community health centers in Everett, 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 Everett; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Out of every 100 Everett adults…
Everett runs below WA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
43 miles of trails across 54 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Everett adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
How Everett adults are doing
About the same as Washington on each measure.
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Everett and the towns around it
Everett’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Everett adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Everett
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Everett is better than Washington on 1 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Everett’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Everett | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.7%16.3–19.2 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%12–14.3 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%16.1–18.9 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.7%29.8–35.7 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.4%8.5–10.4 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 29.6%27.7–31.5 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.4%32.4–36.5 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.5%21.9–25.1 | 24.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.7–12.8 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.5–7.6 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.6–5.5 | 5.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.1 | 2.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.8%10–13.8 | 9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.6%10.4–12.9 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 19.7%17.8–21.7 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.5%14.8–18.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.5%32.8–38.3 | 31.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.8%8.7–10.8 | 8.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.4%68–72.6 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62%59.7–64.3 | 67% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.3%80.7–83.7 | 84% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.3%67–71.5 | 70.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.2%61.5–66.9 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.2%66.8–75.3 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.4%24.3–28.5 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.3%27–31.5 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.7%11.5–13.9 | 10.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.4%10.3–12.6 | 9.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.2%5.5–7 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.6%7.9–9.4 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.9%12.6–15.2 | 11% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.5%26.4–30.7 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.6%10.6–12.7 | 10.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.7%13.5–16 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.6–6.8 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%4.1–4.8 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.8–8.2 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 3.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Everett
Is Everett a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Everett is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #148 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 81%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Everett?
CDC estimates 32.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.8% and 35.7%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Everett?
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett in Everett, 2.8 miles in a straight line from Everett’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Everett have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.7–10.8%), 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 Everett 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 Everett.
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.