Redmond City Park · Photo: Joe Mabel · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Redmond is among the healthiest U.S. towns
Redmond differs from Washington on 28 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 26 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Redmond. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Redmond
COPD and heart disease are less common in Redmond
Redmond runs below Washington on ten chronic conditions, most of all COPD (2.2% vs 5.1%), heart disease (2.8% vs 5.4%) and stroke (1.6% vs 2.9%). A young population is part of it: only 10% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%). Conditions ↓
Redmond is an active town
Only 11.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 17.9% across Washington. The town has 45 miles of trails across 45 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Few Redmond adults smoke
5.2% 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 Redmond’s likely range.
What’s behind Redmond’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Redmond is among the healthiest U.S. towns, #5 of 285 in Washington. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than almost every town); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 95%.
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). Redmond’s median household income is $162,560; among the 2,009 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($122K–$203K), it’s healthier than 100%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Redmond adults…
Redmond runs below WA on 12 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Redmond residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
45 miles of trails across 45 parks and preserves
Care in and near Redmond
1 community health center in Redmond, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Redmond; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Redmond adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
How Redmond adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Redmond does better than Washington.
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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.
5% of Redmond adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Redmond and the towns around it
Redmond’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redmond | A+ | 18.5% | 5.4% | 5.2% | CDC place |
| Union Hill-Novelty Hill | A+ | 20.4% | 7.6% | 5.3% | CDC place |
| Bellevue | A+ | 18.8% | 6.9% | 5.5% | CDC place |
| Kirkland | A+ | 21.8% | 6.4% | 6.3% | CDC place |
| Sammamish | A+ | 19.5% | 6.4% | 5.4% | CDC place |
| Cottage Lake | A+ | 22.3% | 7.1% | 6.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Redmond adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Redmond
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Redmond is better than Washington on 26 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Redmond’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Redmond | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 9.1%8.4–9.9 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 7.5%6.9–8.1 | 12.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%12–13.9 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 18.5%16.7–20.4 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 9.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 21.4%20.1–22.7 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.9%29.2–32.7 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 14.8%13.9–15.8 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.5%7.9–9.3 | 10.7% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.5%5.1–5.9 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.8%2.6–3 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 2.2%2–2.4 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.6%1.5–1.7 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.1%3.4–4.8 | 9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 5.2%4.6–5.9 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 11.1%10–12.2 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%15.9–18.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.7%26.7–30.8 | 31.8% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 68.4%66.4–70.5 | 70.7% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.8%72.1–75.5 | 67% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.8%84.6–87.1 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 63.1%61–65.3 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.6%62.3–66.8 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.6%75.5–81.4 | 74.2% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.2%19.7–22.8 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28%26.1–29.7 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 5.9%5.4–6.5 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.4%5.8–7 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 2.7%2.4–3 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.8%4.4–5.2 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5%4.5–5.5 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 16.1%14.9–17.3 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 4.8%4.4–5.3 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.8%8.1–9.6 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.3%2.1–2.5 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 3.7%3.4–4.1 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.5%1.4–1.7 | 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 Redmond
Is Redmond a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Redmond is among the healthiest U.S. towns: A+ for health, #5 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 100%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Redmond?
CDC estimates 18.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 16.7% and 20.4%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Redmond?
Evergreenhealth Medical Center in Kirkland, 4.0 miles in a straight line from Redmond’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Redmond have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.5–5.7%), 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 Redmond 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 Redmond.
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.