Photo: Joe Mabel · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Machias is healthier than 39%
Machias differs from Washington on 9 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Machias. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Machias
Against towns with similar incomes, Machias’ lead shrinks
Machias is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, but 39% of the 2,613 towns with similar household incomes ($114K–$190K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Nearly everyone in Machias is insured
Only 5.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.4% across Washington. Checkups ↓
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 Machias’ likely range.
What’s behind Machias’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Machias is healthier than 86% 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 97% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 56%.
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). Machias’ median household income is $151,875; among the 2,613 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($114K–$190K), it’s healthier than 39%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Machias adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Out of every 100 Machias adults…
Machias runs above WA on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 6% of Machias residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Machias
No hospital or community health center in Machias 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 Machias; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
2.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Machias adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Machias runs above 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.
8.8% of Machias adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Machias and the towns around it
Machias’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machias | A | 32.2% | 8.4% | 10.5% | CDC place |
| Lake Stevens | A | 31.5% | 7.4% | 10.5% | CDC place |
| Cavalero | A | 31.8% | 7.6% | 10.3% | CDC place |
| Bunk Foss | A | 31.9% | 8.6% | 10.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Machias adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Machias
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Machias is better than Washington on 7 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Machias’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Machias | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.5%12.8–16.2 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.4%11.2–13.8 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%15.2–18.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.2%29.2–35.4 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.4%7.5–9.5 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 29.6%27.6–31.7 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.4%33.2–37.5 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.5%23.7–27.5 | 24.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.9–13 | 10.7% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.7–9.2 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 5.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.1%4.4–5.8 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.4–3 | 2.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.8%6.5–9.2 | 9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.5%8.9–12.2 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 15.8%13.8–18 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.8%15.9–19.7 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.4%29.7–35 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.8%4.8–7.1 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 72%69.5–74.2 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.8%67.5–71.9 | 67% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%83.8–87 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.5%67.8–73 | 70.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.9%64.1–69.6 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.9%72.1–79.6 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28%25.9–30.3 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.5%23.4–27.6 | 28% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.1%7.2–9 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.2%7.4–9.2 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.6%4.1–5.2 | 5.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.3%5.7–6.8 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.8%7.9–9.8 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.6%23.1–28 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.4%9.1–11.7 | 10.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.8%11.4–14.4 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.4–6.7 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%3–3.8 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.4%5.6–7.2 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.6–3.3 | 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 Machias
Is Machias a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Machias is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns: A for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Machias?
CDC estimates 32.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.2% and 35.4%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Machias?
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett in Everett, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Machias’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Machias have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.8–7.1%), 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 Machias 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 Machias.
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.