Where Malo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Malo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 99150. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Malo
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Malo
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), about twice the Washington rate. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), about twice the Washington rate. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 2.9% across Washington. In all, Malo runs above Washington on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Malo
58.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Among those 65 and older, 15.4% have lost all their teeth (Washington 9%). Malo’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Malo is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Malo’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Malo, and more people treating it
41.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 77.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. 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 Malo’s likely range; Malo’s figures come from ZIP code 99150, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Malo adults…
Malo runs above WA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Malo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Malo
No hospital or community health center in Malo 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 Malo; ≈ 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 Malo 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.
16.4% of Malo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Malo 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 Malo adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Malo
Why doesn’t Malo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Malo.
What hospital is closest to Malo?
Ferry County Memorial Hospital in Republic, 11.2 miles in a straight line from Malo’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 Malo.
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.