Photo: Joe Mabel · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Lake Forest Park is among the healthiest U.S. towns
Lake Forest Park differs from Washington on 25 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 23 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake Forest Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Forest Park
Lake Forest Park keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (73.2% vs 70.7%) and dentist visits (73.4% vs 67%). Checkups ↓
Lake Forest Park is an active town
Only 12.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 17.9% across Washington. Habits ↓
Few Lake Forest Park adults smoke
6.7% of adults smoke cigarettes, 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 Lake Forest Park’s likely range.
What’s behind Lake Forest Park’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Forest Park is among the healthiest U.S. towns, #16 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 almost every town); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 92%.
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). Lake Forest Park’s median household income is $159,904; among the 2,182 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($120K–$200K), it’s healthier than 96%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Forest Park 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.
3.7 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Lake Forest Park adults…
Lake Forest Park runs below WA on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lake Forest Park
No hospital or community health center in Lake Forest Park 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 Lake Forest Park; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Lake Forest Park adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Lake Forest Park does better than 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.
5.8% of Lake Forest Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Lake Forest Park and the towns around it
Lake Forest Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest Park | A+ | 22.7% | 7.6% | 6.7% | CDC place |
| Shoreline | A+ | 23.2% | 7.9% | 7.3% | CDC place |
| Kenmore | A+ | 23% | 7.2% | 7.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lake Forest Park adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lake Forest Park
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lake Forest Park is better than Washington on 23 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Lake Forest Park’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lake Forest Park | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.6%10.4–12.9 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.1%9.2–11.1 | 12.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%12.5–14.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 22.7%20.5–24.9 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 7.6%6.9–8.4 | 9.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.6%28–31.4 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.5%35.6–39.4 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 23.9%22.4–25.4 | 24.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10%9.3–10.9 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.7–10 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.9%3.4–4.4 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.3–2.8 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.2%4.3–6 | 9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 6.7%5.8–7.7 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 12.3%11–13.8 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%15.4–18.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.1%26–30.2 | 31.8% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5%4.2–5.9 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.2%71.4–75.1 | 70.7% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.4%71.6–75 | 67% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89%88–90 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72%69.8–74.1 | 70.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.8%68.7–72.8 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.6%74.3–80.6 | 74.2% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.3%22.6–26.1 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.9%23.3–26.6 | 28% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.1%5.5–6.7 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.8%6.2–7.5 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.2%2.8–3.6 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.9%4.5–5.4 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.8%5.2–6.3 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.8%19.1–22.6 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.8%7–8.8 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.8%8.9–10.9 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.9%2.7–3.3 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2.1–2.6 | 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 Lake Forest Park
Is Lake Forest Park a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Forest Park is among the healthiest U.S. towns: A+ for health, #16 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 96%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lake Forest Park?
CDC estimates 22.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.5% and 24.9%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lake Forest Park?
Swedish Edmonds Hospital in Edmonds, 3.7 miles in a straight line from Lake Forest Park’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lake Forest Park have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.2–5.9%), 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 Lake Forest Park more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lake Forest Park.
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.