Where Cowiche residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cowiche, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cowiche. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cowiche
More Cowiche adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (27.8%), vs 17.9% across Washington. Habits ↓
1 in 5 working-age adults in Cowiche has no health insurance
21.2% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.4% across Washington. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Cowiche
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.3%), about twice the Washington rate. Housing insecurity (18% vs 9.9%) and utility shut-off threats (8.9% vs 5.1%) are higher too. 21.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11% 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 Cowiche’s likely range.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cowiche 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.
21.4% of Cowiche adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Out of every 100 Cowiche adults…
Cowiche runs below WA on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Cowiche
No hospital or community health center in Cowiche 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 Cowiche; ≈ 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 Cowiche adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Cowiche 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.
Cowiche 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 Cowiche adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Cowiche
Why doesn’t Cowiche have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cowiche.
What hospital is closest to Cowiche?
Kittitas Valley Community Hospital in Ellensburg, 23.3 miles in a straight line from Cowiche’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Cowiche?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Naches Medical Center in Naches, 4.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cowiche.
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.