Where Malott residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Malott, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Malott. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Malott
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Malott
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.9%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.4% across Washington. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 2.9% across Washington. In all, Malott runs above Washington on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 45% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Malott adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (25.3%), vs 17.9% across Washington. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Malott
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (14.7%), vs 10.2% across Washington. Utility shut-off threats (7% vs 5.1%) and no reliable transportation (9.8% vs 7.2%) are higher too. 17.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11% 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 Malott’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Malott adults…
Malott runs above WA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Malott is an older town: 45% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Malott as about how healthy they are.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.7% of Malott adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Care in and near Malott
No hospital or community health center in Malott 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 Malott; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Malott adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
How Malott 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.
Malott 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 Malott adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Malott
Why doesn’t Malott have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Malott.
What hospital is closest to Malott?
Mid Valley Hospital & Clinic in Omak, 10.0 miles in a straight line from Malott’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Malott?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is FHC Okanogan Dental Clinic in Okanogan, 7.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Malott.
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.