On CDC estimates, Geneva is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Geneva differs from Washington on 17 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Geneva. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Geneva
Geneva is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Geneva’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Geneva keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (74.4% vs 70.7%) and dentist visits (76% vs 67%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Geneva
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 7.9% across Washington. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Geneva is an active town
Only 13.1% 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 Geneva’s likely range.
What’s behind Geneva’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Geneva is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than almost every town); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 85%.
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). Geneva’s median household income is $142,188; among the 3,389 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($107K–$178K), it’s healthier than 87%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Geneva
No hospital or community health center in Geneva 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 Geneva; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Geneva adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Out of every 100 Geneva adults…
Geneva runs below WA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Geneva is an older town: 31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Geneva as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
2.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Geneva adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Geneva does better than 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.
7.9% of Geneva adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Geneva and the towns around it
Geneva has the best Health Grade of the 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva | A+ | 24.9% | 8.5% | 8.2% | CDC place |
| Sudden Valley | A+ | 24.8% | 7.8% | 8.4% | CDC place |
| Bellingham | A− | 26% | 7.7% | 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 Geneva adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Geneva
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Geneva is better than Washington on 15 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Geneva’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Geneva | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.9%10.7–15.6 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.5%9.9–13.5 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.6–16.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24.9%21.4–28.5 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.5%7.3–9.9 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.2%27.4–33.1 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.1%33.2–39.2 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.1%24.5–29.8 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.3–11.6 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.9%9.9–11.9 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5–6.7 | 5.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.8%3.8–6 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.5–3.4 | 2.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.4%8.7–12.6 | 9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.2%6.2–10.4 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 13.1%10.7–16 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.9%14.8–19.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 25.8%22.6–29 | 31.8% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.7%3.6–6.3 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.4%71.5–77.2 | 70.7% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 76%73.6–78.2 | 67% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.4%86.6–89.9 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.1%72.3–78.1 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.2%70.9–77.2 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.8%72.3–82.6 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.5%24.7–30.4 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.2%21.7–26.9 | 28% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.3%6.5–8.2 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.5%6.6–8.4 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4%3.5–4.6 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.6%5.1–6.2 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.9%7.1–8.9 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.2%21.8–29.1 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.8%8.1–12 | 10.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11%9.3–12.9 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6–7.9 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.1%2.7–3.8 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.6%4.7–6.7 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.2–3.2 | 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 Geneva
Is Geneva a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Geneva is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 87%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Geneva?
CDC estimates 24.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.4% and 28.5%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Geneva?
Peacehealth United General Medical Center in Sedro Woolley, 18.2 miles in a straight line from Geneva’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Geneva have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.6–6.3%), 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 Geneva 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 Geneva.
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.