Where Altoona residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Altoona, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Altoona. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Altoona
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Altoona
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.2%), about twice the Washington rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.7%), about twice the Washington rate. Stroke is also above the state: 6.1%, vs 2.9% across Washington. In all, Altoona runs above Washington on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Altoona, and more people treating it
49.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 81.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Dental care lags in Altoona
58.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Among those 65 and older, 16.5% have lost all their teeth (Washington 9%). Checkups ↓
Altoona is short on primary care and mental health care
Altoona’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Altoona’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Altoona adults…
Altoona runs above WA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Altoona adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Altoona
No hospital or community health center in Altoona 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 Altoona; ≈ 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.
How Altoona adults are doing
About the same as Washington on each measure.
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.
13.2% of Altoona adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Altoona and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosburg | — | — | — | — |
Rosburg: 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 Altoona adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Altoona
Why doesn’t Altoona have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Altoona.
What hospital is closest to Altoona?
Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria, 10.9 miles in a straight line from Altoona’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 Altoona.
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.