Where Alder residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Alder, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Alder. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alder
COPD, heart disease and obesity run high in Alder
1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.7%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 15 adults have heart disease (6.8%), vs 5.4% across Washington. Obesity is also above the state: 38.1%, vs 30.6% across Washington. In all, Alder runs above Washington on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Mental distress runs high in Alder
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (18.9%), vs 16.4% across Washington. Depression is above the state too: 28%, vs 25.1% across Washington. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Alder
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (13.7%), vs 10.1% across Washington. Habits ↓
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 Alder’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Alder adults…
Alder runs above WA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Alder adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Alder runs above Washington.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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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.
Care in and near Alder
No hospital or community health center in Alder 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 Alder; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Alder adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.2% of Alder adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Alder and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Grande | — | — | — | — |
La Grande: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Alder adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Alder
Why doesn’t Alder have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Alder.
What hospital is closest to Alder?
Arbor Health Morton Hospital in Morton, 15.7 miles in a straight line from Alder’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alder.
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.