Woolworth, F.W., Company Store · Photo: Visitor7 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Renton as a whole is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns
Renton differs from Washington on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Renton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Renton
What’s behind Renton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Renton is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns, #53 of 285 in Washington. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 97% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 68%.
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). Renton’s median household income is $100,432; among the 8,528 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($75K–$126K), it’s healthier than 95%, about where its income would put it.
At 104,975 residents, Renton is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Out of every 100 Renton adults…
Renton runs below WA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Renton
1 hospital and 2 community health centers in Renton, 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 Renton; ≈ 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.
32 miles of trails across 38 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Renton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
How Renton adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Renton 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.
11.8% of Renton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Renton and the towns around it
Renton’s Health Grade ranks 7th of 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renton | A | 24% | 8.5% | 8.9% | CDC place |
| Fairwood | A | 24.1% | 8.7% | 8.6% | CDC place |
| East Renton Highlands | A | 24% | 8% | 8.6% | CDC place |
| Bryn Mawr-Skyway | A | 25.6% | 10.4% | 9.5% | CDC place |
| Newcastle | A+ | 19.7% | 7.2% | 5.5% | CDC place |
| Kent | A− | 25.7% | 9.3% | 10.3% | CDC place |
| Tukwila | A− | 25.7% | 9.3% | 10.2% | CDC place |
| Mercer Island | A+ | 19.6% | 7.4% | 4.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Renton adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Renton
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Renton is better than Washington on 10 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Renton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Renton | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.3%14.2–16.5 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11%10.2–11.9 | 12.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14.9–17.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24%21.9–26.2 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.5%7.8–9.3 | 9.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28%26.5–29.6 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.4%32.7–36.2 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 19.6%18.5–20.9 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.1%9.3–10.9 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.9%5.5–6.3 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4%3.7–4.4 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.4–2.8 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.4%7.1–9.7 | 9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.9%8.1–9.9 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.1%15.6–18.6 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%14.8–17.5 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.2%30–34.4 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.1%8.2–10.1 | 8.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.4%67.5–71.5 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.4%63.4–67.3 | 67% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.1%82.9–85.3 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 67.9%65.9–69.9 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.6%60.2–64.8 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.1%71.6–78.2 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.5%21.9–25.2 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 32.2%30.3–34.2 | 28% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12%11–13 | 10.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.6%10.6–12.6 | 9.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.1%4.6–5.7 | 5.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.2%7.5–8.8 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.8%10.8–12.8 | 11% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.7%22.2–25.4 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.7%8–9.5 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.9%12–14 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.8%4.4–5.2 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.8–4.5 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.2%5.7–6.8 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.7–3.2 | 3.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Renton
Is Renton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Renton is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns: A for health, #53 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 95%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Renton?
CDC estimates 24% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.9% and 26.2%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Renton?
Valley Medical Center in Renton, 2.8 miles in a straight line from Renton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Renton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.2–10.1%), 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 Renton 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 Renton.
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.