Where Kendall residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kendall, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kendall. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kendall
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Kendall
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 25 adults have had a stroke (4%), vs 2.9% across Washington. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.1%, vs 5.4% across Washington. In all, Kendall runs above Washington on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Kendall
57.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Among those 65 and older, 14.6% have lost all their teeth (Washington 9%). Kendall’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Kendall
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17%), 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 Kendall’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Kendall adults…
Kendall runs above WA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kendall adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Kendall
No hospital or community health center in Kendall 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 Kendall; ≈ 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).
How Kendall adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Kendall runs above Washington.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.1% of Kendall adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Kendall and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peaceful Valley | C+ | 31.6% | 10.9% | 18.1% | CDC place |
| Maple Falls | — | — | — | — |
Maple Falls: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kendall adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Kendall
Why doesn’t Kendall have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kendall.
What hospital is closest to Kendall?
Peacehealth United General Medical Center in Sedro Woolley, 29.7 miles in a straight line from Kendall’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kendall.
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. 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.