Agate Pass Bridge · Photo: User:DVD R W · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Washington, Suquamish is healthier than 50% of graded towns
Suquamish differs from Washington on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Suquamish. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Suquamish
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Suquamish
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 7.9% across Washington. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.1%), vs 24.4% across Washington. Heart disease is also above the state: 6.8%, vs 5.4% across Washington. In all, Suquamish runs above Washington on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Washington sets a high bar
Suquamish is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns, but only 50% of the 285 Washington towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Suquamish, and more people treating it
36.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 75.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Suquamish keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (74.4% vs 70.7%) and cholesterol checks (86.4% 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 Suquamish’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Suquamish’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Suquamish is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns, #143 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 93% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 54%.
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). Suquamish’s median household income is $86,224; among the 10,295 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($65K–$108K), it’s healthier than 80%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Suquamish adults…
Suquamish runs below WA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Suquamish adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Suquamish
No hospital or community health center in Suquamish 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 Suquamish; ≈ 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.
2.7 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Suquamish adults are doing
About the same as Washington on each measure.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.1% of Suquamish adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Suquamish and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Suquamish adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Suquamish
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Suquamish is better than Washington on 6 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Suquamish’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Suquamish | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.5%14.3–18.8 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.3–15.6 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%14.1–17.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.2%29.3–37.1 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.5%10.1–13 | 9.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 36.9%34–39.8 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.8%33.9–39.8 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.1%28.5–33.7 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.7–13.2 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.8%9.8–11.9 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6–7.6 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.3%5.4–7.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.2–4 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.4%5.2–7.7 | 9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.4%9.7–13.5 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 17.5%14.9–20.3 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13.5–17.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.9%29.3–36.3 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.4%5.2–7.7 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.4%71.6–77.2 | 70.7% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.9%65.1–70.4 | 67% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.4%84.6–88.1 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.5%72.8–78.2 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.9%68.5–74.9 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.5%67.9–78.4 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.3%22.6–28.1 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.3%24.7–30.1 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.1%9.1–11.3 | 10.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.6%8.6–10.8 | 9.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.3%4.7–6 | 5.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.4%6.8–8.2 | 7.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.1%10–12.3 | 11% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.5%25.4–31.7 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.3%11.5–15.2 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11.7–14.9 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.9–8.6 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.3–8.2 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.1–4 | 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 Suquamish
Is Suquamish a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Suquamish is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #143 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 80%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Suquamish?
CDC estimates 33.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.3% and 37.1%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Suquamish?
Swedish Edmonds Hospital in Edmonds, 12.9 miles in a straight line from Suquamish’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Suquamish have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–7.7%), 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 Suquamish more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Suquamish.
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.