Healthcare in Lynden, WA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

26.9%

9.2pp below the national average

Depression Rate

29.1%

5.6pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.4%

2.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.2%

1.4pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

34.8%

Arthritis

27.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

17.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

29.1%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.9%

Mobility

12.8%

Cognitive

15.2%

Hearing

8.1%

Vision

4.6%

Self-Care

3.5%

Independent Living

8.0%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

13.5 mi

St Joseph Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
St Joseph Hospital	13.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Island Hospital	34.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Peacehealth Peace Island Medical Center	39.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Skagit Valley Hospital	43.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Lynden has an obesity rate of 26.9%, which is 9.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 29.1%, 5.6pp above the national average. About 9.2% of adults lack health insurance. 71.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.