Photo: John Nathan Cobb · Public domainWhere Copalis Beach residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Copalis Beach, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Copalis Beach. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Copalis Beach
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Copalis Beach
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 5.4% across Washington. Cancer is also above the state: 12.8%, vs 7.9% across Washington. In all, Copalis Beach runs above Washington on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Copalis Beach
59.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Among those 65 and older, 12.8% have lost all their teeth (Washington 9%). Copalis Beach’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Copalis Beach, and more people treating it
44.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 79.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 20 miles from Copalis Beach
The closest emergency room is Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen, 20.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Sea Mar Community Health Centers is closer (8.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Copalis Beach’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Copalis Beach adults…
Copalis Beach runs above WA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Copalis Beach is an older town: 35% 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 Copalis Beach as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Copalis Beach adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Copalis Beach
No hospital or community health center in Copalis Beach 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 Copalis Beach; ≈ 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.
6.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Copalis Beach adults are doing
About the same as Washington on each measure.
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.
12.2% of Copalis Beach adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Copalis Beach and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean City | — | — | — | — |
Ocean City: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Copalis Beach adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Copalis Beach
Why doesn’t Copalis Beach have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Copalis Beach.
What hospital is closest to Copalis Beach?
Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen, 20.2 miles in a straight line from Copalis Beach’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 Copalis Beach?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sea Mar CHC - Ocean Shores Point Brown Ave. in Ocean Shores, 8.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Copalis Beach.
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.