Where Colton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Colton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Colton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Colton
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Colton
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.6%), vs 7.9% across Washington. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7%), vs 5.4% across Washington. Stroke is also above the state: 3.6%, vs 2.9% across Washington. In all, Colton runs above Washington on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Colton keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (74.4% vs 70.7%) and dentist visits (71.7% vs 67%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Colton adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Washington. 1 in 15 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 10 adults 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 Colton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Colton adults…
Colton runs above WA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Colton 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.
8.2% of Colton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Care in and near Colton
No hospital or community health center in Colton 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 Colton; ≈ 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 Colton adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Colton 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.
Colton 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 Colton adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Colton
Why doesn’t Colton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Colton.
What hospital is closest to Colton?
Pullman Regional Hospital in Pullman, 10.5 miles in a straight line from Colton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Colton.
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.