On CDC estimates, Sudden Valley is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Sudden Valley differs from Washington on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 17 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sudden Valley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sudden Valley
Sudden Valley is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Sudden Valley’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 ↓
Sudden Valley is older than Washington, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Sudden Valley runs below Washington on obesity (24.8% vs 30.6%) and diabetes (7.8% vs 9.5%). That’s despite an older population: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%). Conditions ↓
Sudden Valley keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (74.8% vs 67%) and cholesterol checks (87.3% vs 84%). Checkups ↓
Sudden Valley is an active town
Only 12.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 17.9% 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 Sudden Valley’s likely range.
What’s behind Sudden Valley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sudden Valley is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, #33 of 285 in Washington. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than almost every town); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 80%.
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). Sudden Valley’s median household income is $100,930; among the 8,455 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($76K–$126K), it’s healthier than 98%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Sudden Valley
No hospital or community health center in Sudden Valley 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 Sudden Valley; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Sudden Valley adults…
Sudden Valley runs below WA on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Sudden Valley is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Sudden Valley as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sudden Valley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
9.2 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Sudden Valley adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Sudden Valley 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.
5.4% of Sudden Valley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Sudden Valley and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudden Valley | A+ | 24.8% | 7.8% | 8.4% | CDC place |
| Geneva | A+ | 24.9% | 8.5% | 8.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sudden Valley adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sudden Valley
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sudden Valley is better than Washington on 17 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Sudden Valley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sudden Valley | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.6%11–14.3 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.2%10–12.6 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.6–16.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24.8%21.6–28.5 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 7.8%6.8–8.9 | 9.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28%25.5–30.6 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.2%31.3–37.2 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.9%22.7–27.3 | 24.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.3–11.5 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%9–10.7 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2%4.6–5.7 | 5.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.4%3.8–5 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.4–3 | 2.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.6%3.7–5.6 | 9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.4%7–9.9 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 12.9%11.1–15.1 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.3%16–20.7 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 26.6%23.4–29.9 | 31.8% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.4%4.5–6.4 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.6%69.7–75.4 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.8%72.4–77.1 | 67% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.3%85.6–88.7 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.9%69.8–75.7 | 70.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.9%69.6–76 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.5%72–82.1 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.8%25.1–30.7 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.9%20.5–25.6 | 28% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 5.5%4.9–6.2 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.6%5.8–7.5 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.5%3.1–4 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.5%21.9–27.4 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9%7.9–10.4 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.4%10.1–12.8 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.6–7 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3%2.7–3.3 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.5%4.8–6.2 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.2–2.8 | 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 Sudden Valley
Is Sudden Valley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sudden Valley is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #33 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 98%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sudden Valley?
CDC estimates 24.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.6% and 28.5%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sudden Valley?
Peacehealth United General Medical Center in Sedro Woolley, 16.0 miles in a straight line from Sudden Valley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sudden Valley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.5–6.4%), 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 Sudden Valley 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 Sudden Valley.
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.