On CDC estimates, Martha Lake is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns
Martha Lake differs from Washington on 14 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Martha Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Martha Lake
What’s behind Martha Lake’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Martha Lake is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns, #47 of 285 in Washington. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 97% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 72%.
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). Martha Lake’s median household income is $124,494; among the 5,113 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($93K–$156K), it’s healthier than 87%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Martha Lake adults…
Martha Lake runs below WA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Martha Lake residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Martha Lake
No hospital or community health center in Martha 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 Martha Lake; ≈ 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.
9.1 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Martha Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
How Martha Lake adults are doing
About the same as Washington on each measure.
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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.
9.6% of Martha Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Martha Lake and the towns around it
Martha Lake’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Lake | A | 29% | 7.9% | 8.9% | CDC place |
| Mill Creek | A+ | 27.8% | 9% | 7.9% | CDC place |
| Larch Way | A | 27% | 8.6% | 9% | CDC place |
| Bothell West | A+ | 27.9% | 7.6% | 8.3% | CDC place |
| Mill Creek East | A+ | 25.2% | 6.8% | 7.3% | CDC place |
| Lake Stickney | A− | 30.9% | 9.9% | 11% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Martha Lake adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Martha Lake
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Martha Lake is better than Washington on 13 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Martha Lake’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Martha Lake | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.8%12.5–15.1 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.7%9.8–11.7 | 12.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%14.4–17 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29%26.2–31.6 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.9%7.1–8.7 | 9.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 25.7%23.9–27.4 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.6%30.6–34.7 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 19.8%18.4–21.2 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.9–11.9 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.1%5.6–6.6 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.8%3.4–4.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.2%2–2.3 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.5%6.3–8.8 | 9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.9%7.9–10 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 16.2%14.5–17.9 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%15–18.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.3%31.7–37.1 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.3%6.3–8.2 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.3%68.1–72.7 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.3%65.1–69.5 | 67% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.8%82.3–85.2 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 67.1%64.7–69.4 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64%61.2–66.7 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.1%70–77.9 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.7%22.7–26.6 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.2%25.9–30.3 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.3%8.4–10.3 | 10.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.9%8–9.9 | 9.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.8%4.2–5.4 | 5.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.7%6.2–7.4 | 7.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.6%8.7–10.6 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23%21.1–24.9 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.5%7.7–9.4 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.1%11.1–13.3 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.8%4.4–5.3 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%3–3.6 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.7%5.2–6.3 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.3–2.7 | 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 Martha Lake
Is Martha Lake a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Martha Lake is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns: A for health, #47 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 87%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Martha Lake?
CDC estimates 29% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.2% and 31.6%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Martha Lake?
Swedish Edmonds Hospital in Edmonds, 5.6 miles in a straight line from Martha Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Martha Lake have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.3–8.2%), 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 Martha Lake 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 Martha 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.