US Post Office-Sedro Woolley Main · Photo: Joe Mabel · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Washington, Sedro-Woolley is healthier than 33% of graded towns
Sedro-Woolley differs from Washington on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sedro-Woolley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sedro-Woolley
Washington sets a high bar
Sedro-Woolley is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns, but only 33% of the 285 Washington towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Sedro-Woolley is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Sedro-Woolley’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Sedro-Woolley
1 in 11 adults lack reliable transportation (8.9%), vs 7.2% across Washington. Utility shut-off threats (6.3% vs 5.1%) and housing insecurity (12.1% vs 9.9%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Sedro-Woolley is behind on routine checkups
It trails Washington on three of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (67% vs 70.7%), dentist visits (62.8% vs 67%) and cholesterol checks (79.7% vs 84%). 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 Sedro-Woolley’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Sedro-Woolley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sedro-Woolley is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns, #191 of 285 in Washington. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 88% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 20%).
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). Sedro-Woolley’s median household income is $80,885; among the 10,717 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($61K–$101K), it’s healthier than 69%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Sedro-Woolley
1 hospital in Sedro-Woolley, 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 Sedro-Woolley; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.2% of Sedro-Woolley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sedro-Woolley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Out of every 100 Sedro-Woolley adults…
Sedro-Woolley runs below WA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
2.8 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
How Sedro-Woolley adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Sedro-Woolley runs above Washington.
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Sedro-Woolley and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedro-Woolley | B | 33.4% | 9.3% | 13.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sedro-Woolley adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sedro-Woolley
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sedro-Woolley is better than Washington on 1 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Sedro-Woolley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sedro-Woolley | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.7%16.5–21 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.9–16.2 | 12.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.9%16.9–20.9 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.4%28.9–37.9 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.3%8.1–10.5 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 29.1%26.3–31.8 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.7%27.7–33.6 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 26.2%23.9–28.6 | 24.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.6–13.2 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%7–8.4 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.2–6.4 | 5.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.2%3–3.5 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.9%9.7–14.4 | 9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.1%11.4–15 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 20.3%17.3–23.3 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.7%15–20.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.2%28.1–36.5 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.1%9.6–12.9 | 8.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 67%63.5–70.3 | 70.7% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.8%59.6–65.9 | 67% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.7%77.5–81.7 | 84% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.7%66.8–72.4 | 70.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.8%59.5–67.8 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.4%68–80.2 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.2%25.1–31.6 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.2%26.7–33.3 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.1%10.8–13.5 | 10.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.1%10.7–13.6 | 9.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.5–7.1 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.9%8–9.7 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.2%12.7–15.7 | 11% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.9%28.5–35.3 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.9%11.4–14.5 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.9%15.1–18.8 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.7–8.3 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.5–5.5 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%7.8–9.7 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.4–4.1 | 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 Sedro-Woolley
Is Sedro-Woolley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sedro-Woolley is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #191 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 69%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sedro-Woolley?
CDC estimates 33.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.9% and 37.9%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sedro-Woolley?
Peacehealth United General Medical Center in Sedro Woolley, 2.3 miles in a straight line from Sedro-Woolley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sedro-Woolley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.6–12.9%), 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 Sedro-Woolley 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 Sedro-Woolley.
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.