On CDC estimates, Kitsap Lake is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns
Kitsap Lake trails Washington on 6 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kitsap Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kitsap Lake
Making ends meet is harder in Kitsap Lake
1 in 16 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (6.2%), vs 5.1% across Washington. No reliable transportation (8.7% vs 7.2%) is higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Kitsap Lake
1 in 8 adults smoke cigarettes (12.2%), 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 Kitsap Lake’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Kitsap Lake’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kitsap Lake is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 91% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 30%).
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). Kitsap Lake’s median household income is $100,602; among the 8,507 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($75K–$126K), it’s healthier than 60%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.8% of Kitsap Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Kitsap Lake adults…
On every condition, Kitsap Lake is about the same as Washington. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Kitsap Lake residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Kitsap Lake
No hospital or community health center in Kitsap Lake 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 Kitsap Lake; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kitsap Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
How Kitsap Lake adults are doing
About the same as Washington on each measure.
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.
Kitsap Lake and the towns around it
Kitsap Lake’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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitsap Lake | B+ | 34% | 9.7% | 12.2% | CDC place |
| Bremerton | A− | 32.8% | 8.9% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Chico | A | 30.7% | 10.2% | 9.1% | CDC place |
| Erlands Point | — | — | — | — |
Erlands Point: 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 Kitsap Lake adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Kitsap Lake
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Kitsap Lake is better than Washington on 0 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Kitsap Lake’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Kitsap Lake | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.4%14.3–18.9 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%11.8–15 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16.3–20.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34%30–38 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.7%8.5–11 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32%29.3–34.7 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.6%29.9–35.3 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.8%23.6–28 | 24.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.7–13.3 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.4–9 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%4.9–6.2 | 5.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.7%4.9–6.6 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.4 | 2.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.1%8.1–12.2 | 9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.2%10.2–14.3 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 18%15.3–21 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18%15.6–20.5 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.6%31–38.2 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.3%6.8–10.1 | 8.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.9%66.9–73 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.4%61.6–67.1 | 67% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.6%79.2–83.7 | 84% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.1%67.3–72.9 | 70.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.4%63.8–70.7 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.1%64–75.6 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.1%24.3–30 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.9%27.1–32.9 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.2%10.9–13.5 | 10.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.7%10.3–13 | 9.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.2%5.5–7.1 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.7%7.9–9.6 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.8%12.3–15.3 | 11% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.1%25–31.5 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.6%10–13.2 | 10.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.4%13.6–17.5 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.6–7.1 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.9 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.6–8.6 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%2.9–3.8 | 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 Kitsap Lake
Is Kitsap Lake a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kitsap Lake is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns: B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 60%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Kitsap Lake?
CDC estimates 34% of adults have obesity, likely between 30% and 38%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Kitsap Lake?
St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor, 16.2 miles in a straight line from Kitsap Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Kitsap Lake have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.8–10.1%), 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 Kitsap Lake 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 Kitsap Lake.
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.