McGrath Cafe and Hotel-The McGrath · Photo: The original uploader was Kgrr at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 2.5On CDC estimates, North Bend is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns
North Bend differs from Washington on 23 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 21 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Bend. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Bend
North Bend is an active town
Only 12% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 17.9% across Washington. The town has 10 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Binge drinking is the habit North Bend doesn’t win on
19.4% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Washington, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, North Bend’s lead shrinks
North Bend is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns, but 81% of the 1,527 towns with similar household incomes ($131K–$219K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Diabetes and COPD are less common in North Bend
North Bend runs below Washington on five chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (6.4% vs 9.5%), COPD (3.6% vs 5.1%) and heart disease (4% vs 5.4%). A young population is part of it: only 12% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%). Conditions ↓
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 North Bend’s likely range.
What’s behind North Bend’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Bend is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns, #23 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 almost every town); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 78%.
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). North Bend’s median household income is $175,109; among the 1,527 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($131K–$219K), it’s healthier than 81%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
10 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 North Bend adults…
North Bend runs below WA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of North Bend 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 North Bend
No hospital or community health center in North Bend 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 North Bend; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of North Bend adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
How North Bend adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, North Bend 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.
6% of North Bend adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
North Bend and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bend | A+ | 23.7% | 6.4% | 7.5% | CDC place |
| Snoqualmie | A+ | 22.2% | 5.3% | 6.4% | CDC place |
| Riverpoint | — | — | — | — |
Riverpoint: 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 North Bend adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North Bend
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, North Bend is better than Washington on 21 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside North Bend’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | North Bend | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.5%9.8–13.5 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 12.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.7–17 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 23.7%21.3–26.1 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 6.4%5.7–7.2 | 9.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 26.4%24.5–28.2 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.3%32.5–36.2 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.4%19.8–23 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.6–11.5 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8%7.4–8.7 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4%3.5–4.5 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.6%3–4.4 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.2%2–2.6 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.5%3.8–5.2 | 9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.5%5.9–9.3 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 12%10.2–14.1 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.4%17.8–21.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.1%26–30.3 | 31.8% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.6%4.5–7.1 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.3%68.2–72.5 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.2%72.5–75.8 | 67% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.4%85.7–88.8 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 67.4%65–69.8 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.5%64.2–68.6 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.7%73.4–79.9 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.6%24.6–28.6 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.9%23.1–26.6 | 28% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.3%5.7–6.9 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7%6.4–7.7 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.2%2.9–3.6 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5%4.6–5.4 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6%5.4–6.6 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.5%18.3–23.1 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.1%6–8.4 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11%9.6–12.8 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.8%2.4–3.3 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.1%4.3–6 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%1.9–2.7 | 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 North Bend
Is North Bend a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Bend is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #23 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 81%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in North Bend?
CDC estimates 23.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.3% and 26.1%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North Bend?
Snoqualmie Valley Hospital in Snoqualmie, 5.7 miles in a straight line from North Bend’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in North Bend have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.5–7.1%), 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 North Bend 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 North Bend.
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.