Photo: Crispin Stichart · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Washington, Colville is healthier than 19% of graded towns
Colville differs from Washington on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Colville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Colville
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Colville
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 5.4% across Washington. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 2.9% across Washington. In all, Colville runs above Washington on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Colville
59.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Among those 65 and older, 19.6% have lost all their teeth (Washington 9%). Checkups ↓
Washington sets a high bar
Colville is healthier than 51% of U.S. towns, but only 19% of the 285 Washington towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
More Colville adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (22.5%), vs 17.9% across Washington. Habits ↓
Colville is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Colville is healthier than 51%. Against the 7,896 towns with similar household incomes ($42K–$71K), it’s healthier than 81%. Health Grade ↓
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 Colville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Colville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Colville is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns, #232 of 285 in Washington. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 71% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 20%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Colville’s median household income is $56,558; among the 7,896 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$71K), it’s healthier than 81%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Colville adults…
Colville runs above WA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Colville is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Colville as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Colville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
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Care in and near Colville
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Colville, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Colville; ≈ 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).
How Colville adults are doing
About the same as Washington on each measure.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.8% of Colville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Colville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colville | B− | 34.1% | 12.2% | 14.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Colville adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Colville
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Colville is better than Washington on 1 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Colville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Colville | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.3%18.6–24.2 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.3–18.2 | 12.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%15–18.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.1%29.8–38.8 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.6–13.8 | 9.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 36.3%33.3–39.5 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.8%33.6–40.1 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.9%31.1–36.7 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.3%11–13.7 | 10.7% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.8%9.7–11.8 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%7.6–9.6 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.8%7.6–10.1 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4–5 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.6%16.5–22.9 | 9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.1%11.9–16.5 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 22.5%19.2–26.1 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%13.2–17.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.5%27.6–35.5 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.7%7.1–10.5 | 8.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.9%68.5–74.9 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.7%56.5–62.8 | 67% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.4%80.2–84.3 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.5%71.6–77.1 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.7%58.7–66.5 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 64.7%58.2–71 | 74.2% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.2%22.3–28.3 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26%23.2–28.9 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.3%11–13.7 | 10.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.4%9.2–11.6 | 9.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.1%5.4–6.9 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7.6–9.1 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.8%15.2–18.5 | 11% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.1%32.4–39.9 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.6%15.4–20 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.3%14.3–18.3 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.8%8.7–10.9 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.3–6.8 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10%8.8–11.4 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.2–5.4 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Washington figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Colville
Is Colville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Colville is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #232 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 81%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Colville?
CDC estimates 34.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.8% and 38.8%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Colville?
Providence Mount Carmel Hospital in Colville, 0.4 miles in a straight line from Colville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Colville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–10.5%), against 8.4% across Washington.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Colville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Colville.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.