Photo: Parametrix, Inc. · Public domainWhere Clallam Bay residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Clallam Bay, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clallam Bay. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clallam Bay
COPD, stroke and arthritis run high in Clallam Bay
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.2%), vs 2.9% across Washington. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.2%, vs 24.4% across Washington. In all, Clallam Bay runs above Washington on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Clallam Bay
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.5%), vs 10.1% across Washington. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Clallam Bay
1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food (13%), vs 10.2% across Washington. Utility shut-off threats (6.7% vs 5.1%) and no reliable transportation (9.1% vs 7.2%) are higher too. 14.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Clallam Bay’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Clallam Bay adults…
Clallam Bay runs above WA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.4% of Clallam Bay adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Care in and near Clallam Bay
No hospital or community health center in Clallam Bay 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 Clallam Bay; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Clallam Bay adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
How Clallam Bay adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Clallam Bay runs above 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.
Clallam Bay and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Clallam Bay adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Clallam Bay
Why doesn’t Clallam Bay have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Clallam Bay.
What hospital is closest to Clallam Bay?
Forks Community Hospital in Forks, 22.1 miles in a straight line from Clallam Bay’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 Clallam Bay.
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.