Photo: SounderBruce · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Washington, Milton is healthier than 30% of graded towns
Milton trails Washington on 15 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Milton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Milton
Washington sets a high bar
Milton is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns, but only 30% of the 285 Washington towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
COPD and stroke run high in Milton
1 in 17 adults have COPD (6%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 29 adults have had a stroke (3.4%), vs 2.9% across Washington. Conditions ↓
Milton sleeps less
36.2% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 31.8% 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 Milton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Milton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Milton is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns, #200 of 285 in Washington. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 84% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 28%).
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). Milton’s median household income is $96,540; among the 9,087 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($72K–$121K), it’s healthier than 49%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Milton adults…
Milton runs above WA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Milton residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
0.8 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Care in and near Milton
No hospital or community health center in Milton 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 Milton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Milton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
How Milton adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Milton runs above Washington.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.1% of Milton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Milton and the towns around it
Milton’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton | B | 35% | 10.7% | 12% | CDC place |
| Edgewood | A− | 34.8% | 9.8% | 10.2% | CDC place |
| Federal Way | A− | 27% | 9.9% | 10.1% | CDC place |
| Fife Heights | C | 40.2% | 13.4% | 15.4% | CDC place |
| Lakeland South | A | 24.7% | 8.5% | 9.4% | CDC place |
| Fife | B+ | 37.4% | 9.8% | 12% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Milton adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Milton
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Milton is better than Washington on 0 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Milton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Milton | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.3%16.3–20.4 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%13.2–15.9 | 12.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.3%16.8–19.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35%32.1–37.7 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 10.7%9.7–11.8 | 9.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 33.7%31.8–35.5 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.1%35.1–38.8 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 27.8%26.2–29.4 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%10.2–12 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%8–9.2 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.4–6.5 | 5.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6%5.2–6.8 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12%10.3–13.7 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 19.8%17.6–22.1 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%14.8–17.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.2%33.9–38.6 | 31.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.8%7.4–10.4 | 8.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.2%69–73.3 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.1%62–66.1 | 67% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.4%81.6–85.1 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.8%69.8–73.6 | 70.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.7%62.3–66.9 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.9%66–73.3 | 74.2% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.1%25.1–29 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.3%26.5–30.2 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.7%9.8–11.6 | 10.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.5%9.7–11.5 | 9.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.4%4.8–6 | 5.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.9–8.1 | 7.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.1%10.2–12.1 | 11% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.5%29.9–35.2 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.1%11.7–14.6 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.1%14.5–17.8 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.7–8.1 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%7.3–9.2 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.2–4 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Milton
Is Milton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Milton is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #200 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 49%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Milton?
CDC estimates 35% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.1% and 37.7%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Milton?
St. Francis Community Hospital in Federal Way, 2.8 miles in a straight line from Milton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Milton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.4–10.4%), 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 Milton 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 Milton.
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.