Photo: Mlouns at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Manchester is healthier than 35%
Manchester differs from Washington on 11 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Manchester. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Manchester
Against towns with similar incomes, Manchester’s lead shrinks
Manchester is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, but 35% of the 4,913 towns with similar household incomes ($95K–$158K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Washington sets a high bar
Manchester is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, but only 46% of the 285 Washington towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Manchester
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 7.9% across Washington. 1 in 16 adults have COPD (6.4%), vs 5.1% across Washington. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.9%, vs 24.4% across Washington. In all, Manchester runs above Washington on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Manchester, and more people treating it
35.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 74.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. 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 Manchester’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Manchester’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Manchester is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, #154 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 91% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 54%.
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). Manchester’s median household income is $126,371; among the 4,913 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($95K–$158K), it’s healthier than 35%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Most Washington towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Manchester is healthier than 46% of graded towns, against 74% nationally.
Out of every 100 Manchester adults…
Manchester runs above WA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Manchester adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Manchester
No hospital or community health center in Manchester 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 Manchester; ≈ 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.
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How Manchester adults are doing
About the same as Washington on each measure.
A hello is a start.
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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.
13.5% of Manchester adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Manchester and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | B+ | 33.6% | 11% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Bainbridge Island | A+ | 28.3% | 9.1% | 6.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Manchester adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Manchester
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Manchester is better than Washington on 3 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Manchester’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Manchester | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.4%13.9–19.2 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12–15.8 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.7–18.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.6%29.6–37.9 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11%9.5–12.7 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.8%32.9–39 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.8%33–38.9 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.9%27.2–32.6 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.6–13.2 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.2–11.1 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.7–7.5 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.4%5.2–7.5 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.1–4 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.6%6.9–10.4 | 9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.7%9.3–14.1 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18%15–21.2 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%14.1–18.7 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.6%29.9–37.1 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.7%5.3–8.3 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.2%70.2–75.9 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.6%63.7–69.2 | 67% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85%83–86.8 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.4%71.5–77.1 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.8%66.3–73 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.4%66.5–77.5 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.4%23.6–29.3 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.6%25.8–31.5 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.1%10–12.4 | 10.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.6%9.4–11.8 | 9.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6%5.3–6.8 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8%7.3–8.8 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.5%12.1–15.1 | 11% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.5%24.9–32.1 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.9%11–15.1 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14%12.1–16.1 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.5–8.4 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.7–4.9 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.3–8.6 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3–4.1 | 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 Manchester
Is Manchester a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Manchester is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #154 of 285 in Washington. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Manchester?
CDC estimates 33.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.6% and 37.9%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Manchester?
Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, 10.8 miles in a straight line from Manchester’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Manchester have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.3–8.3%), 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 Manchester more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Manchester.
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.