Photo: Akerr · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Washington, Port Ludlow is healthier than 45% of graded towns
Port Ludlow differs from Washington on 25 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Port Ludlow. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Port Ludlow
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Port Ludlow
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (17.1%), about twice the Washington rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.1%), about twice the Washington rate. Arthritis is also above the state: 43.3%, vs 24.4% across Washington. In all, Port Ludlow runs above Washington on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 50% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Port Ludlow, and more people treating it
46.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 82.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Washington sets a high bar
Port Ludlow is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns, but only 45% of the 285 Washington towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Port Ludlow keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.7% vs 70.7%) and dentist visits (74.1% vs 67%). 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 Port Ludlow’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Port Ludlow’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Port Ludlow is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns, #156 of 285 in Washington. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than almost every U.S. town); diabetes pulls it down (better than 18%).
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). Port Ludlow’s median household income is $96,103; among the 9,162 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($72K–$120K), it’s healthier than 67%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Port Ludlow adults…
Port Ludlow runs below WA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Port Ludlow is an older town: 50% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Port Ludlow as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Port Ludlow adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Port Ludlow
No hospital or community health center in Port Ludlow 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 Port Ludlow; ≈ 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.
How Port Ludlow adults are doing
On 3 of 3 measures, Port Ludlow 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.
8.5% of Port Ludlow adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Port Ludlow and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Ludlow | B+ | 27.4% | 14.6% | 8.4% | CDC place |
| Hansville | A− | 31.2% | 12.1% | 9.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Port Ludlow adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Port Ludlow
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Port Ludlow is better than Washington on 16 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Port Ludlow’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Port Ludlow | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.2%15–21.7 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13–17.6 | 12.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.4%9.9–13.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.4%22.3–32.8 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.6%12.5–17 | 9.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 46.2%41.8–50.6 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 47.4%43.1–51.6 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 43.3%39.2–47.4 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.5 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 17.1%15.6–18.7 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 11.1%9.6–12.6 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8%6.5–9.8 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.1%4.5–5.9 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.7%5.3–8.2 | 9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.4%6.6–10.7 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18.1%14.5–22.1 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 10.5%8.7–12.5 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 24.1%20–28.8 | 31.8% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.3%4.1–6.7 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.7%80–85.2 | 70.7% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.1%71.1–76.9 | 67% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 93%91.9–93.9 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.7%79.6–85.4 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 78.1%74.2–81.7 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.4%64.1–78.1 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.7%18.8–25 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.3%20.5–26.4 | 28% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.2%6.4–8.1 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.7%5–6.5 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.2%2.8–3.7 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.5%7.6–9.6 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.2%30.5–40.1 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.7%14.7–20.9 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.5%8.9–12.3 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 12.3%10.7–13.9 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%3.9–5.4 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6–8.5 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.3–4.6 | 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 Port Ludlow
Is Port Ludlow a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Port Ludlow is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #156 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 67%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Port Ludlow?
CDC estimates 27.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.3% and 32.8%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Port Ludlow?
Jefferson Healthcare in Port Townsend, 14.0 miles in a straight line from Port Ludlow’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Port Ludlow have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.1–6.7%), 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 Port Ludlow more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Port Ludlow.
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.