Photo: Publichall at English Wikipedia · Public domainWhere Conway residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Conway, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Conway. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Conway
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Conway
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12%), vs 7.9% across Washington. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.4%), vs 5.4% across Washington. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.4%, vs 24.4% across Washington. In all, Conway runs above Washington on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Conway is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Conway’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 ↓
More high blood pressure in Conway, and more people treating it
36.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 77.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Conway keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (75% vs 70.7%) and cholesterol checks (89.5% vs 84%). 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 Conway’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Conway adults…
Conway runs below WA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Conway
No hospital or community health center in Conway 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 Conway; ≈ 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 Conway 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.
1.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Conway adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Conway 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.7% of Conway adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Conway 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 Conway adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Conway
Why doesn’t Conway have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Conway.
What hospital is closest to Conway?
Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon, 5.7 miles in a straight line from Conway’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 Conway?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sea Mar CHC - Mt. Vernon Old Hwy 99 in Mount Vernon, 4.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Conway.
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.