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Seattle Health profile at a glance

Seattle sits near the middle of large Washington cities on 0 of its 6 lead measures, toward the low end on high blood pressure and obesity. Dots show 10 other Washington cities and 10 major U.S. cities.

Heart & circulation25.9%High blood pressureof adults in Seattle · about 1 in 4Toward the low end of large Washington cities
● this city ● Washington cities 24.4%–31.6% ● major U.S. cities 25.9%–34.1%
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Weight & metabolism22.5%Obesityof adults in Seattle · about 1 in 4Toward the low end of large Washington cities
● this city ● Washington cities 18.6%–40.3% ● major U.S. cities 22.5%–38.2%
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Mood & emotional wellbeing14.7%Frequent mental distressof adults in Seattle · about 1 in 7Toward the low end of large Washington cities
● this city ● Washington cities 12.6%–19.7% ● major U.S. cities 14.7%–17.3%
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Sleep28.9%Short sleep (under 7 hours)of adults in Seattle · about 1 in 3Toward the low end of large Washington cities
● this city ● Washington cities 28.4%–38.4% ● major U.S. cities 28.9%–42%
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Movement, joints & pain9.3%Frequent physical distressof adults in Seattle · about 1 in 11Toward the low end of large Washington cities
● this city ● Washington cities 8.2%–15.4% ● major U.S. cities 9.3%–15%
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Activity & fitness12.8%No physical activityof adults in Seattle · about 1 in 8Toward the low end of large Washington cities
● this city ● Washington cities 12.4%–27.9% ● major U.S. cities 12.8%–33.2%
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Each tile shows the lead CDC estimate for one wellness goal. The pill compares it with King County. The bar counts how many of the 10 largest other cities in the state it differs from clearly (95% intervals that do not overlap). These are comparisons, not rankings: CDC advises against ranking areas from modeled estimates, and colours carry no judgement of good or bad.

Compared with: Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, Bellevue, Kent, Everett, Renton, Spokane Valley, Federal Way, Yakima. Full health profile.

Health profile: Seattle

Estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that describe the adults who live in this city or town, grouped by wellness goal. They give community context for the wellness services listed here. They are not a diagnosis, and they are not a measure of any provider.

11.7% Fair or poor health
of adults in Seattle · about 1 in 9
95% interval 10.9% to 12.6%. Not clearly different from King County.
28.9% Short sleep (under 7 hours)
of adults in Seattle · about 1 in 3
95% interval 26.8% to 31%. Not clearly different from King County.
14.7% Frequent mental distress
of adults in Seattle · about 1 in 7
95% interval 13.6% to 15.7%. Not clearly different from King County.

Seattle 95% interval county state

Heart & circulation

Wellness guides

Blood pressure, cholesterol, heart disease and stroke.

25.9% High blood pressure
of adults in Seattle: likely between 24.5% and 27.5%; age-adjusted, 2023
31.7% High cholesterol
of adults in Seattle: likely between 29.9% and 33.6%; age-adjusted, 2023
3.9% Heart disease
of adults in Seattle: likely between 3.6% and 4.2%; age-adjusted, 2023
85.7% Cholesterol checked
of adults in Seattle: likely between 84.6% and 86.8%; age-adjusted, 2023

Definitions and comparisons for this group

Adults with high blood pressure
25.9% of adults in Seattle have been told they have high blood pressure.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "High blood pressure among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
King County: 26.2% (24.6% to 28%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): Seattle is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 6, and clearly lower than 4. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
Adults with high cholesterol (among those ever screened)
31.7% of adults in Seattle who have ever had their cholesterol checked have been told it is high.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults who have ever been screened. CDC PLACES measure: "High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
King County: 32.1% (30.2% to 34.1%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): Seattle is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 10, and clearly lower than 0. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
Adults with coronary heart disease
3.9% of adults in Seattle have been told they have coronary heart disease or angina.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Coronary heart disease among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
King County: 4% (3.5% to 4.4%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): Seattle is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 2, and clearly lower than 8. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
Adults who have had cholesterol screening
85.7% of adults in Seattle have had their cholesterol checked in the past 5 years.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Cholesterol screening among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
King County: 85.4% (83.6% to 87.1%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): Seattle is clearly higher than 8 of 10, not clearly different from 2, and clearly lower than 0. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.

Weight & metabolism

Wellness guides

Diabetes, obesity and food access.

22.5% Obesity
of adults in Seattle: likely between 20.5% and 24.8%; age-adjusted, 2023
6.8% Diabetes
of adults in Seattle: likely between 6.3% and 7.5%; age-adjusted, 2023

Definitions and comparisons for this group

Adults with obesity
22.5% of adults in Seattle have obesity (a body mass index of 30 or more, from the height and weight they report).
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Obesity among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
King County: 22.4% (20.1% to 24.7%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): Seattle is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 4, and clearly lower than 6. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
Adults with diagnosed diabetes
6.8% of adults in Seattle have been told by a health professional that they have diabetes (not counting diabetes only during pregnancy).
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Diagnosed diabetes among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
King County: 7.2% (6.4% to 7.9%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): Seattle is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 1, and clearly lower than 9. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.

Mood & emotional wellbeing

Wellness guides

Depression, frequent mental distress, loneliness and support.

14.7% Frequent mental distress
of adults in Seattle: likely between 13.6% and 15.7%; age-adjusted, 2023
24.3% Depression
of adults in Seattle: likely between 22.7% and 26.1%; age-adjusted, 2023

Definitions and comparisons for this group

Adults with frequent mental distress (14+ bad mental health days a month)
14.7% of adults in Seattle say their mental health was not good on 14 or more of the past 30 days (frequent mental distress).
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Frequent mental distress among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
King County: 14.7% (13.3% to 16.3%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): Seattle is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 2, and clearly lower than 8. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
Adults ever told they have depression
24.3% of adults in Seattle have been told by a health professional that they have a depressive disorder.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Depression among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
King County: 23.4% (21.7% to 25.3%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): Seattle is clearly higher than 1 of 10, not clearly different from 9, and clearly lower than 0. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.

Sleep

Wellness guides

Short sleep.

28.9% Short sleep (under 7 hours)
of adults in Seattle: likely between 26.8% and 31%; age-adjusted, 2022

Definitions and comparisons for this group

Adults sleeping fewer than 7 hours a night
28.9% of adults in Seattle sleep less than 7 hours a night.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2022; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Short sleep duration among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
King County: 29.1% (27% to 31.3%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): Seattle is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 6, and clearly lower than 4. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.

Movement, joints & pain

Wellness guides

Arthritis, mobility and physical distress.

9.3% Frequent physical distress
of adults in Seattle: likely between 8.6% and 10%; age-adjusted, 2023
19.1% Arthritis
of adults in Seattle: likely between 17.9% and 20.3%; age-adjusted, 2023
6.9% Trouble walking or stairs
of adults in Seattle: likely between 6.3% and 7.5%; age-adjusted, 2023

Definitions and comparisons for this group

Adults with frequent physical distress (14+ bad physical health days a month)
9.3% of adults in Seattle say their physical health was not good on 14 or more of the past 30 days (frequent physical distress).
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Frequent physical distress among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
King County: 9.6% (8.6% to 10.8%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): Seattle is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 1, and clearly lower than 9. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
Adults with arthritis
19.1% of adults in Seattle have been told by a health professional that they have arthritis.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Arthritis among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
King County: 18.9% (17.6% to 20.3%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): Seattle is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 5, and clearly lower than 5. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
Adults with a mobility disability
6.9% of adults in Seattle have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Mobility disability among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
King County: 7.2% (6.2% to 8.3%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): Seattle is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 1, and clearly lower than 9. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.

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Activity & fitness

Wellness guides

Physical activity.

12.8% No physical activity
of adults in Seattle: likely between 11.6% and 14%; age-adjusted, 2023

Definitions and comparisons for this group

Adults with no leisure-time physical activity
12.8% of adults in Seattle did no physical activity or exercise outside of work in the past month.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "No leisure-time physical activity among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
King County: 13.8% (12% to 15.7%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): Seattle is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 1, and clearly lower than 9. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.

Aging, ability & independence

Wellness guides

Disability, hearing, vision, thinking, self-care and oral health.

20.3% Any disability
of adults in Seattle: likely between 18.9% and 21.7%; age-adjusted, 2023

Definitions and comparisons for this group

Adults with any disability
20.3% of adults in Seattle have at least one disability (hearing, vision, thinking, walking, self-care or living independently).
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Any disability among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
King County: 20.8% (18.6% to 23.2%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): Seattle is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 1, and clearly lower than 9. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.

Women's health screening

Wellness guides

Screening for women.

77.8% Mammogram
of women aged 50 to 74 in Seattle: likely between 74.6% and 80.8%; age-adjusted, 2022

Definitions and comparisons for this group

Women 50-74 who had a mammogram
77.8% of women aged 50 to 74 in Seattle had a mammogram in the past two years.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2022; women aged 50-74 years. CDC PLACES measure: "Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
King County: 75.4% (71.9% to 78.7%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): Seattle is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 10, and clearly lower than 0. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.

Prevention & check-ups

Wellness guides

Routine check-ups and screening.

70.3% Yearly check-up
of adults in Seattle: likely between 68.3% and 72.2%; age-adjusted, 2023
63.6% Colon cancer screening
of adults aged 45 to 75 in Seattle: likely between 61.3% and 65.8%; age-adjusted, 2022

Definitions and comparisons for this group

Adults with a routine checkup in the past year
70.3% of adults in Seattle had a routine check-up with a doctor in the past year.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
King County: 69.9% (67.8% to 72.1%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): Seattle is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 10, and clearly lower than 0. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
Adults 45-75 up to date on colorectal cancer screening
63.6% of adults aged 45 to 75 in Seattle are up to date on screening for colorectal cancer.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2022; adults aged 45–75 years. CDC PLACES measure: "Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
King County: 62.1% (59.9% to 64.3%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): Seattle is clearly higher than 2 of 10, not clearly different from 8, and clearly lower than 0. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.

Everyday habits

Wellness guides

Smoking and binge drinking.

6.6% Smoking
of adults in Seattle: likely between 6% and 7.3%; age-adjusted, 2023
17.9% Binge drinking
of adults in Seattle: likely between 16.4% and 19.4%; age-adjusted, 2023

Definitions and comparisons for this group

Adults who currently smoke
6.6% of adults in Seattle currently smoke cigarettes (they have smoked at least 100 in their life and now smoke every day or some days).
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Current cigarette smoking among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
King County: 7.1% (5.7% to 8.8%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): Seattle is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 1, and clearly lower than 9. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
Adults who binge drink
17.9% of adults in Seattle binge drink (5 or more drinks for men, 4 or more for women, on one occasion in the past 30 days).
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Binge drinking among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
King County: 17.2% (15.7% to 18.8%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): Seattle is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 10, and clearly lower than 0. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.

Overall health

Wellness guides

Self-rated health and cancer.

11.7% Fair or poor health
of adults in Seattle: likely between 10.9% and 12.6%; age-adjusted, 2023

Definitions and comparisons for this group

Adults who rate their health as fair or poor
11.7% of adults in Seattle rate their own health as fair or poor.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
King County: 12.4% (10.8% to 14.1%) CDC PLACES, same method. The intervals overlap, so the two are not clearly different.
The largest other places (10 compared): Seattle is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 1, and clearly lower than 9. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.

Access to care: primary care (county-level)

County-level information for King County, not specific to Seattle.

HRSA currently lists 29 primary care professional shortage-area designations that include part or all of King County (6 geographic areas, 7 population groups, 16 facilities). The highest HRSA priority score among them is 21 (a higher score means a higher federal priority).

A designation is a federal policy finding about a shortage under a formula. It is not a count of providers, it can cover only part of a county, one population group or one facility, and it says nothing about any provider listed on this page. Most recent HRSA update among these: 2026-06-25.

Access to care: mental health (county-level)

County-level information for King County, not specific to Seattle.

HRSA currently lists 28 mental health professional shortage-area designations that include part or all of King County (2 geographic areas, 9 population groups, 17 facilities). The highest HRSA priority score among them is 21 (a higher score means a higher federal priority).

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Sources, method and dates

CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, CDC, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. CDC PLACES 2025 release, county data; data years 2022 and 2023 (varies by measure); retrieved 2026-11-01.
CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, CDC, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. CDC PLACES 2025 release, place data; data years 2022 and 2023 (varies by measure); retrieved 2026-11-01.
HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas, HRSA. HRSA Mental health HPSA designations, downloaded 2026-11-01; data years current designations; retrieved 2026-11-01.
HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas, HRSA. HRSA Primary care HPSA designations, downloaded 2026-11-01; data years current designations; retrieved 2026-11-01.

These are modeled estimates, not counts of people. CDC PLACES builds them from a national telephone survey (BRFSS) and Census data, so every number carries a margin of uncertainty.
Age-adjusted estimates remove the effect of age, which makes comparing areas fairer.
Other-city comparisons use the largest other places in the same state (by Census population in the CDC file) and count how many differ clearly from this place. They are not a ranking and not an average.
We call one estimate higher or lower than another only when their intervals do not overlap. We do not rank areas, combine measures into a score, or describe changes between data releases as trends. Colours carry no judgement of good or bad.
These statistics describe communities. They do not show that any wellness service works for a condition, and a health condition in an area is not caused by the providers or the places named here.

Reviewed by AlternativeMed staff: 2026-11-01.

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Heart & circulation

Adults with high blood pressure

Adults with high cholesterol (among those ever screened)

Adults with coronary heart disease

Adults who have had cholesterol screening

Weight & metabolism

Adults with obesity

Adults with diagnosed diabetes

Mood & emotional wellbeing

Adults with frequent mental distress (14+ bad mental health days a month)

Adults ever told they have depression

Sleep

Adults sleeping fewer than 7 hours a night

Movement, joints & pain

Adults with frequent physical distress (14+ bad physical health days a month)

Adults with arthritis

Adults with a mobility disability

Activity & fitness

Adults with no leisure-time physical activity

Aging, ability & independence

Adults with any disability

Women's health screening

Women 50-74 who had a mammogram

Prevention & check-ups

Adults with a routine checkup in the past year

Adults 45-75 up to date on colorectal cancer screening

Everyday habits

Adults who currently smoke

Adults who binge drink

Overall health

Adults who rate their health as fair or poor

Access to care: primary care (county-level)

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