On CDC estimates, Shadow Lake is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns
Shadow Lake differs from Washington on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Shadow Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shadow Lake
Against towns with similar incomes, Shadow Lake’s lead shrinks
Shadow Lake is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns, but 60% of the 2,568 towns with similar household incomes ($114K–$191K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Shadow Lake keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (71.7% vs 67%) and cholesterol checks (87.6% vs 84%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Shadow Lake
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 7.9% across Washington. Conditions ↓
Fewer Shadow Lake adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Washington. 1 in 13 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 10 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Shadow Lake’s likely range.
What’s behind Shadow Lake’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Shadow Lake is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 98% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 72%.
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). Shadow Lake’s median household income is $152,552; among the 2,568 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($114K–$191K), it’s healthier than 60%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Shadow Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Out of every 100 Shadow Lake adults…
Shadow Lake runs below WA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.4% of Shadow Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Care in and near Shadow Lake
No hospital or community health center in Shadow Lake 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 Shadow Lake; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
1.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Shadow Lake adults are doing
About the same as Washington on each measure.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Shadow Lake and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Lake | A | 25.7% | 8.7% | 9.3% | CDC place |
| Covington | A | 24.8% | 7.5% | 9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Shadow Lake adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Shadow Lake
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Shadow Lake is better than Washington on 12 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Shadow Lake’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Shadow Lake | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.5%13–16.3 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.2%11.1–13.5 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%14.5–17.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25.7%23.3–28.3 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.7%7.8–9.6 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.5%30.7–34.6 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.5%36.6–40.5 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 26.6%25–28.4 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.9–11.7 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%9–10.4 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.2–6.4 | 5.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.3%4.6–6 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 2.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.1%5.1–7.1 | 9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.3%8–10.9 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 14.8%13.2–16.8 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.2%15.8–18.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.7%26.7–30.9 | 31.8% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.3%5.4–7.4 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.4%70.5–74.3 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.7%69.9–73.4 | 67% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.6%86.4–88.8 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.3%70.1–74.5 | 70.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.4%70.2–74.4 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.7%73.3–79.8 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.5%24.8–28.6 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.8%25–28.6 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.7%7–8.4 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8%7.3–8.8 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.7%3.3–4.2 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%5.4–6.4 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25%23–27.3 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.9%8.8–11.2 | 10.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.2%11–13.7 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.7–7 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.3–4.1 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.2%5.5–7 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.7–3.5 | 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 Shadow Lake
Is Shadow Lake a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Shadow Lake is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 60%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Shadow Lake?
CDC estimates 25.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.3% and 28.3%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Shadow Lake?
Multicare Covington Medical Center in Covington, 3.5 miles in a straight line from Shadow Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Shadow Lake have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.4–7.4%), 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 Shadow Lake 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 Shadow Lake.
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.