Healthcare in Lake Forest Park, WA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
22.7%
13.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.3%
0.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.6%
4.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
5.6pp 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
37.5%
Arthritis
23.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.2%
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
13.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.3%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
20.8%
Mobility
7.8%
Cognitive
9.8%
Hearing
5.3%
Vision
2.9%
Self-Care
2.4%
Independent Living
4.8%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.7 mi
Evergreenhealth Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreenhealth Medical Center | 4.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Bhc Fairfax Hospital | 4.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Swedish Edmonds Hospital | 5.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Seattle Children'S Hospital | 6.9 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| University Of Washington Medical Ctr | 7.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Lake Forest Park has an obesity rate of 22.7%, which is 13.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.3%, 0.8pp above the national average. About 5.0% of adults lack health insurance. 73.2% 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 3.3 out of 5.