Photo: Atomic Taco from Seattle, WA, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Medina is among the healthiest U.S. towns
Medina differs from Washington on 29 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 27 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Medina. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Medina
Medina ranks #2 for health in Washington
Out of 285 Washington towns with a Health Grade, Medina is #2 on the seven CDC estimates behind it. Nationally it’s healthier than 99% of towns. Health Grade ↓
Medina keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (75.9% vs 70.7%) and dentist visits (78.8% vs 67%). Checkups ↓
Medina is an active town
Only 10.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 17.9% across Washington. Habits ↓
Few Medina adults smoke
4.5% 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 Medina’s likely range.
What’s behind Medina’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Medina is among the healthiest U.S. towns, #2 of 285 in Washington. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than almost every town); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 97%.
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). Medina’s median household income is $250,001; among the 436 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($188K–$313K), it’s healthier than 99%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Medina 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.
2.3 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Medina adults…
Medina runs below WA on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Medina
No hospital or community health center in Medina 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 Medina; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Medina adults are doing
On 3 of 3 measures, Medina does better than 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.
3.2% of Medina adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Medina and the towns around it
Medina has the best Health Grade of the 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medina | A+ | 19.3% | 7.7% | 4.5% | CDC place |
| Bellevue | A+ | 18.8% | 6.9% | 5.5% | CDC place |
| Seattle | A+ | 22.2% | 6.1% | 6.5% | CDC place |
| Mercer Island | A+ | 19.6% | 7.4% | 4.9% | CDC place |
| Hunts Point | — | — | — | — | |
| Clyde Hill | A+ | 18.4% | 7.2% | 4.5% | CDC place |
Hunts Point: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Medina adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Medina
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Medina is better than Washington on 27 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Medina’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Medina | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 9.5%8.2–11.3 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 8.6%7.6–9.8 | 12.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 11%9.9–12.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 19.3%17.3–21.5 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 7.7%6.9–8.7 | 9.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.5%27.6–31.4 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.3%37.4–41.3 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 23%21.4–24.7 | 24.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9%8.3–9.9 | 10.7% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.8–10.4 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.5%4–5.1 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3%2.5–3.8 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.3%2.1–2.7 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 2.2%1.9–2.7 | 9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 4.5%3.4–5.8 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 10.9%9.3–12.8 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 14.6%13.3–15.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 25.1%23.2–27.1 | 31.8% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.2%2.5–4.2 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.9%74.1–77.7 | 70.7% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 78.8%77.2–80.1 | 67% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.1%90–92.1 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.4%72.1–76.6 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.8%67.6–71.9 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.1%74.8–81.1 | 74.2% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21%19.4–22.8 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.1%21.4–24.7 | 28% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 3.9%3.6–4.3 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 4.1%3.7–4.5 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 1.9%1.6–2.1 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 3.3%3.1–3.6 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 3.2%2.9–3.6 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 17.8%15.8–20.1 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 6.7%5.7–8.1 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 7.5%6.5–8.8 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.5%2.1–2.9 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 3.8%3.2–4.5 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.9%1.6–2.3 | 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 Medina
Is Medina a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Medina is among the healthiest U.S. towns: A+ for health, #2 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 99%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Medina?
CDC estimates 19.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 17.3% and 21.5%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Medina?
Overlake Hospital Medical Center & Clinics in Bellevue, 2.6 miles in a straight line from Medina’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Medina have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 2.5–4.2%), 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 Medina 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 Medina.
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.