Photo: Jon Roanhaus · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Latah residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Latah, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Latah. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Latah
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Latah
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.1%), vs 5.4% across Washington. Stroke is also above the state: 3.7%, vs 2.9% across Washington. In all, Latah runs above Washington on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 27 miles from Latah
The closest emergency room is Multicare Valley Hospital in Spokane Valley, 27.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Coeur D'alene Tribal Health Authority is closer (13 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Fewer Latah adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and getting around all run below Washington. 1 in 13 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 10 adults 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 Latah’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Latah adults…
Latah runs above WA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Latah
No hospital or community health center in Latah 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 Latah; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.1% of Latah adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
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 Latah adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
How Latah adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Latah does better than 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.
Latah 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 Latah adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Latah
Why doesn’t Latah have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Latah.
What hospital is closest to Latah?
Multicare Valley Hospital in Spokane Valley, 27.2 miles in a straight line from Latah’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 Latah.
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.