Photo: SounderBruce · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Woodway is among the healthiest U.S. towns
Woodway differs from Washington on 24 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 21 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Woodway. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Woodway
Woodway keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.1% vs 70.7%) and dentist visits (78.6% vs 67%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Woodway
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 7.9% across Washington. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Woodway’s lead shrinks
Woodway is healthier than 99% of U.S. towns, but 81% of the 975 towns with similar household incomes ($153K–$256K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Woodway is an active town
Only 12.4% 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 Woodway’s likely range.
What’s behind Woodway’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Woodway is among the healthiest U.S. towns. 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 obesity, still better than 93%.
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). Woodway’s median household income is $204,583; among the 975 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($153K–$256K), it’s healthier than 81%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Woodway adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Out of every 100 Woodway adults…
Woodway runs below WA on 3 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.
0.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Woodway
No hospital or community health center in Woodway 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 Woodway; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Woodway adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Woodway does better than Washington.
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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.
3.4% of Woodway adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Woodway 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Woodway adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Woodway
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Woodway is better than Washington on 21 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Woodway’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Woodway | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 10.8%9.1–13.2 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.1%8.7–11.8 | 12.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.8%10.4–13.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.4%23.5–29.4 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.4%7.3–9.7 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.2%28.9–33.6 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.2%37–41.5 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 27.2%25–29.4 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.5–11.6 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11%10–12 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2%4.5–6 | 5.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 3.9%3.1–5 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.2–3 | 2.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 3.6%3–4.4 | 9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 5.9%4.4–7.7 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 12.4%10.2–15 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15%13.4–16.5 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.8%25.4–30.3 | 31.8% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.5%2.7–4.7 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.1%75.1–79.1 | 70.7% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 78.6%76.9–80.3 | 67% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.4%89.1–91.7 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.3%73.9–78.7 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.4%70.9–75.7 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.8%71.6–79.5 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.9%20.8–25.1 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21%19.2–22.9 | 28% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 3.8%3.4–4.2 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 2.4%2.1–2.7 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 3.4%3.1–3.8 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 3.4%3–3.8 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.2%18.5–24.5 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9%7.5–11 | 10.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.4%7.2–10 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.5–7.1 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 2.5%2.1–3.1 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.4%3.7–5.4 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.1%1.8–2.6 | 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 Woodway
Is Woodway a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Woodway is among the healthiest U.S. towns: A+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 81%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Woodway?
CDC estimates 26.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.5% and 29.4%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Woodway?
Swedish Edmonds Hospital in Edmonds, 2.8 miles in a straight line from Woodway’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Woodway have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 2.7–4.7%), 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 Woodway 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 Woodway.
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.