On CDC estimates, Larch Way is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns
Larch Way differs from Washington on 17 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Larch Way. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Larch Way
Against towns with similar incomes, Larch Way’s lead shrinks
Larch Way is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns, but 62% of the 2,173 towns with similar household incomes ($120K–$200K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Larch Way
Larch Way runs below Washington on five chronic conditions, most of all cancer (5.6% vs 7.9%), heart disease (3.9% vs 5.4%) and COPD (3.8% vs 5.1%). Conditions ↓
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 Larch Way’s likely range.
What’s behind Larch Way’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Larch Way is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns, #44 of 285 in Washington. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 94% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 78%.
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). Larch Way’s median household income is $160,040; among the 2,173 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($120K–$200K), it’s healthier than 62%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Larch Way adults…
Larch Way runs below WA on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Larch Way
No hospital or community health center in Larch Way 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 Larch Way; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Larch Way adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
How Larch Way adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Larch Way runs above Washington.
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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.
10.2% of Larch Way adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Larch Way and the towns around it
Larch Way has the best Health Grade of the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larch Way | A | 27% | 8.6% | 9% | CDC place |
| Martha Lake | A | 29% | 7.9% | 8.9% | CDC place |
| North Lynnwood | A | 29.7% | 8.1% | 9.8% | CDC place |
| Alderwood Manor | A | 30.1% | 9% | 9.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Larch Way adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Larch Way
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Larch Way is better than Washington on 12 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Larch Way’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Larch Way | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.3%12.9–15.8 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.6%9.7–11.7 | 12.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.9–16.6 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27%24.5–29.6 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.6%7.8–9.6 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 26.3%24.5–28.1 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.5%31.5–35.5 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 19.2%17.8–20.6 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.5–11.3 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.6%5.1–6 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.9%3.6–4.4 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.3%2.1–2.5 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.8%10–13.7 | 9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9%7.9–10.3 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 17.7%15.8–19.7 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%13.3–16.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.1%32.4–37.9 | 31.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7%6–8.2 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.7%68.3–73.1 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.3%63–67.5 | 67% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.5%81.8–85.1 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.1%65.7–70.4 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62%59.2–64.7 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.9%67.3–75.9 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.6%20.7–24.5 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.7%28.4–33.1 | 28% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.1%9.2–11.1 | 10.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9%8.1–10 | 9.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.7%4.2–5.3 | 5.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%6.5–7.7 | 7.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.2%9.3–11.2 | 11% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23%21.1–25.2 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.8%7.9–9.9 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.9%10.7–13.1 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.3–2.8 | 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 Larch Way
Is Larch Way a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Larch Way is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns: A for health, #44 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 62%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Larch Way?
CDC estimates 27% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.5% and 29.6%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Larch Way?
Swedish Edmonds Hospital in Edmonds, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Larch Way’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Larch Way have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–8.2%), 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 Larch Way 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 Larch Way.
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.