Baker River Bridge · Photo: floodllama · CC BY 2.0Where Concrete residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Concrete, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Concrete. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Concrete
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Concrete
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.8%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 26 adults have had a stroke (3.9%), vs 2.9% across Washington. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.1%, vs 5.4% across Washington. In all, Concrete runs above Washington on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Concrete is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Concrete’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Concrete
60.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Among those 65 and older, 12.2% have lost all their teeth (Washington 9%). Concrete’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
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 Concrete’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Concrete adults…
Concrete runs above WA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Concrete
1 community health center in Concrete, 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 Concrete; ≈ 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 Concrete 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.
2 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Concrete adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Concrete 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.6% of Concrete adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Concrete and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Concrete adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Concrete
Why doesn’t Concrete have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Concrete.
What hospital is closest to Concrete?
Peacehealth United General Medical Center in Sedro Woolley, 24.0 miles in a straight line from Concrete’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Concrete?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sea Mar CHC - Concrete in Concrete, 0.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Concrete.
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.