Where Farmington residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Farmington, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Farmington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Farmington
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Farmington
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.6%), vs 7.9% across Washington. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 5.4% across Washington. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 2.9% across Washington. In all, Farmington runs above Washington on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Farmington, and more people treating it
37.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 79.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Farmington
The closest emergency room is Whitman Hospital and Medical Center in Colfax, 21.6 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Farmington keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (76.5% vs 70.7%) and dentist visits (76.1% vs 67%). 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 Farmington’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Farmington adults…
Farmington runs above WA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Farmington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Farmington
No hospital or community health center in Farmington 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 Farmington; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Farmington adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Farmington does better than Washington.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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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.
7% of Farmington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Farmington 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 Farmington adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Farmington
Why doesn’t Farmington have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Farmington.
What hospital is closest to Farmington?
Whitman Hospital and Medical Center in Colfax, 21.6 miles in a straight line from Farmington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Farmington.
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.