Photo: KJRSeattle · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Washington, Sequim is healthier than 32% of graded towns
Sequim differs from Washington on 24 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sequim. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sequim
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Sequim
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (15.6%), about twice the Washington rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.4%), about twice the Washington rate. Stroke is also above the state: 5.4%, vs 2.9% across Washington. In all, Sequim runs above Washington on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 46% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%), and cancer, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Washington sets a high bar
Sequim is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns, but only 32% of the 285 Washington towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Sequim, and more people treating it
44.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 82.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Sequim, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.4% of working-age adults are uninsured (Washington 8.4%), yet 20.3% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16.3% across the state. Checkups ↓
Sequim is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Sequim is healthier than 63%. Against the 8,833 towns with similar household incomes ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 89%. Health Grade ↓
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 Sequim’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Sequim’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sequim is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns, #194 of 285 in Washington. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 92% of U.S. towns); physical 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). Sequim’s median household income is $59,707; among the 8,833 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 89%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Sequim adults…
Sequim runs above WA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Sequim is an older town: 46% 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 Sequim as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sequim adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Sequim
No hospital or community health center in Sequim 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 Sequim; ≈ 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.
1.5 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
How Sequim adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Sequim does better than 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.
10.5% of Sequim adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Sequim and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sequim | B | 29.4% | 13.7% | 10.3% | CDC place |
| Bell Hill | A− | 28.3% | 13% | 8.8% | CDC place |
| River Road | — | — | — | — |
River Road: 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 Sequim adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sequim
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sequim is better than Washington on 12 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Sequim’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sequim | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.3%17.6–23.2 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.2–18.3 | 12.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%11.9–15.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.4%24.9–34.1 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.7%11.8–15.5 | 9.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 44.1%40.3–47.7 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 44.8%41.1–48.5 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 42.1%38.7–45.4 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%10–12.5 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 15.6%14.2–17.1 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.4%9.2–11.5 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.9%7.6–10.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.4%4.8–6 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.2%9.3–13.3 | 9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.3%8.6–12 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.3%18.7–26.2 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 10.8%8.9–12.7 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 26.9%22.9–31.3 | 31.8% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.4%6.2–8.7 | 8.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.7%74.7–80.5 | 70.7% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.8%63.8–69.8 | 67% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.3%87.9–90.5 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.6%79.9–84.9 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.7%70.9–78.3 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.7%69.5–81.2 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.9%20–25.9 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.6%21.5–27.5 | 28% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.7%7.7–9.6 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.3%6.4–8.2 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.3%3.7–4.8 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.2%5.6–6.8 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.5%9.3–11.6 | 11% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.3%33.1–41.2 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.3%16.7–22.1 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13%11.4–14.8 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 12.4%11–13.8 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5–6.5 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%7.8–10.3 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%4–5.1 | 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 Sequim
Is Sequim a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sequim is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #194 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 89%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sequim?
CDC estimates 29.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.9% and 34.1%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sequim?
Jefferson Healthcare in Port Townsend, 13.8 miles in a straight line from Sequim’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sequim have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.2–8.7%), 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 Sequim 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 Sequim.
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.