Issaquah, WA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 14,136 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | High |
Geography
Issaquah is just southeast of Seattle, at the foot of the Cascade range.
Cultural Attractions
The Cougar Mountain Zoo contains exhibits of ten different animals, including reindeer and wallabies.
Recreation
The Issaquah Alps Trail Club offers guided hikes, and works to preserve trails on nearby mountains.
Historical
During the 19th century, Asian and Indian laborers picked hops in the area, which were subsequently used to make beer in Seattle breweries.
Economy
Lumbering and agriculture are two industries that color this city's economy. A confectionery factory and a salmon hatchery are also important businesses.
| Air quality [details] | 112 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | 89.0% |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 7,991 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 0 / 46 / 77 |
| America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 4 / 4 |
Closest hospitals
| Name | City/State | Ranked in America's Best Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Medical Center | Renton , WA | No |
| Overlake Hospital Medical Center | Bellevue , WA | No |
| Swedish Medical Center - Cherry Hill | Seattle , WA | No |
| Swedish Medical Center/First Hill | Seattle , WA | No |
| Harborview Medical Center | Seattle , WA | Yes |
| University of Washington Medical Center | Seattle , WA | Yes |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle , WA | Yes |
| Evergreen Healthcare | Kirkland , WA | No |
| Fairfax Hospital | Kirkland , WA | No |
| Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center | Seattle , WA | Yes |
| Highline Medical Center | Burien , WA | No |
| St. Francis Hospital | Federal Way , WA | No |
| Northwest Hospital | Seattle , WA | No |
| Good Samaritan Community Healthcare | Puyallup , WA | No |
| Harrison Medical Center | Bremerton , WA | No |
| Tacoma General Hospital | Tacoma , WA | No |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma , WA | No |
| Providence Everett Medical Center | Everett , WA | No |
| Western State Hospital | Tacoma , WA | No |
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briarwood At Timber Ridge | Issaquah, WA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Issaquah Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Issaquah, WA | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Providence Marianwood | Issaquah, WA | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Mission Healthcare At Bellevue | Bellevue, WA | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Covenant Shores Health Center | Mercer Island, WA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Mercer Island Care & Rehab Ctr | Mercer Island, WA | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Regency At Renton Rehabilitation Center | Renton, WA | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Talbot Center For Rehab & Heal | Renton, WA | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Springs At Pacific Regent, The | Bellevue, WA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Cascade Vista Convalescent Cen | Redmond, WA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Corwin Center At Emerald Heights | Redmond, WA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Caroline Kline Galland Home | Seattle, WA | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Kin On Health Care Center | Seattle, WA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center | Kent, WA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Leon Sullivan Health Care Center | Seattle, WA | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Washington Center For Comprehe | Seattle, WA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Highline Medical Center Specialty Care | Seattle, WA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Sea Mar Community Care Center | Seattle, WA | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Seattle Keiro | Seattle, WA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Seattle Medical & Rehab Center | Seattle, WA | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Bailey-Boushay House | Seattle, WA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Park Shore | Seattle, WA | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Mount Si Transitional Health Center | North Bend, WA | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Exeter House | Seattle, WA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Life Care Center Of Kirkland | Kirkland, WA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
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