Where Lower Elochoman residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lower Elochoman, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lower Elochoman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lower Elochoman
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Lower Elochoman
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 5.4% across Washington. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 2.9% across Washington. In all, Lower Elochoman runs above Washington on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Lower Elochoman
60.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Among those 65 and older, 14.1% have lost all their teeth (Washington 9%). Checkups ↓
In Lower Elochoman, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.8% of working-age adults are uninsured (Washington 8.4%), yet 21.5% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16.3% across the state. 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 Lower Elochoman’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lower Elochoman adults…
Lower Elochoman runs above WA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lower Elochoman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Lower Elochoman
No hospital or community health center in Lower Elochoman 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 Lower Elochoman; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Lower Elochoman 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.
15.3% of Lower Elochoman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Lower Elochoman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathlamet | — | — | — | — | |
| Upper Elochoman | — | — | — | — |
Cathlamet and Upper Elochoman: 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 Lower Elochoman adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lower Elochoman
Why doesn’t Lower Elochoman have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lower Elochoman.
What hospital is closest to Lower Elochoman?
Peacehealth St. John Medical Center in Longview, 21.4 miles in a straight line from Lower Elochoman’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lower Elochoman?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cathlamet Clinic in Cathlamet, 1.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lower Elochoman.
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.