Photo: WhyIsThisSoHard575483838 · CC BY 4.0Where Addy residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Addy, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Addy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Addy
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Addy
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 5.4% across Washington. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.4%), vs 7.9% across Washington. COPD is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 5.1% across Washington. In all, Addy runs above Washington on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Addy, and more people treating it
38% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 77.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Washington figure falls outside Addy’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Addy adults…
Addy runs above WA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Addy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Addy
No hospital or community health center in Addy itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Addy; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Addy adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Addy does better than Washington.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.7% of Addy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Addy and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Addy adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Addy
Why doesn’t Addy have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Addy.
What hospital is closest to Addy?
Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Chewelah, 8.0 miles in a straight line from Addy’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Addy?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is New Health Chewelah Medical in Chewelah, 8.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Addy.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Washington figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.