Grays River Covered Bridge · Photo: Travisl · CC BY 3.0Where Grays River residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Grays River, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Grays River. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grays River
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Grays River
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 5.4% across Washington. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 2.9% across Washington. In all, Grays River runs above Washington on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Grays River, and more people treating it
41.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 77.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Grays River, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.1% of working-age adults are uninsured (Washington 8.4%), yet 21.7% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16.3% across the state. Checkups ↓
Grays River is short on primary care and mental health care
Grays River’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. 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 Grays River’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Grays River adults…
Grays River runs above WA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Grays River adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Grays River
No hospital or community health center in Grays River 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 Grays River; ≈ 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.
7.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Grays River 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.
15.9% of Grays River adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Grays River and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep River | — | — | — | — | |
| Rosburg | — | — | — | — |
Deep River and Rosburg: 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 Grays River adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Grays River
Why doesn’t Grays River have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Grays River.
What hospital is closest to Grays River?
Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria, 16.8 miles in a straight line from Grays River’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Grays River.
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.