Red Men Hall · Photo: Carnuck · CC0Where Index residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Index, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Index. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Index
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Index
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.3%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 7.9% across Washington. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 5.4% across Washington. In all, Index runs above Washington on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Index, and more people treating it
36.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 75.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 20 miles from Index
The closest emergency room is Evergreenhealth Monroe in Monroe, 20.4 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Index keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (74.5% vs 70.7%) and cholesterol checks (86.7% 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 Index’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Index adults…
Index runs above WA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Index adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Index
No hospital or community health center in Index 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 Index; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
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.
How Index 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.
11.7% of Index adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Index 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 Index adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Index
Why doesn’t Index have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Index.
What hospital is closest to Index?
Evergreenhealth Monroe in Monroe, 20.4 miles in a straight line from Index’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Index.
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.