Healthcare in Big Lake, WA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.5%
4.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.6%
2.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.6%
2.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
4.6pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
34.4%
Arthritis
29.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.2%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
14.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.6%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.2%
Mobility
11.3%
Cognitive
12.0%
Hearing
7.2%
Vision
3.6%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
6.3%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.5 mi
Skagit Valley Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skagit Valley Hospital | 5.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Island Hospital | 17.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Cascade Valley Hospital | 18.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital | 21.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Whidbeyhealth Medical Center | 23.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Big Lake has an obesity rate of 31.5%, which is 4.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.6%, 2.1pp above the national average. About 6.0% of adults lack health insurance. 72.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.