Hidden Lake Peak Lookout · Photo: Nick Archibald · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Marblemount residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Marblemount, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Marblemount. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Marblemount
Dental care lags in Marblemount
55.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Among those 65 and older, 20.3% have lost all their teeth (Washington 9%). Marblemount’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 38 miles from Marblemount
The closest emergency room is Peacehealth United General Medical Center in Sedro Woolley, 38.4 miles away in a straight line. And 9.6% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 7.2% across Washington. For everyday care, Sea Mar Community Health Centers is closer (14.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Marblemount
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 5.4% across Washington. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 2.9% across Washington. In all, Marblemount runs above Washington on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
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 Marblemount’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Marblemount adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Marblemount
No hospital or community health center in Marblemount 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 Marblemount; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Marblemount adults…
Marblemount runs above WA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Marblemount is an older town: 31% 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 Marblemount as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
1.5 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Marblemount adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Marblemount runs above 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.4% of Marblemount adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Marblemount and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Marblemount adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Marblemount
Why doesn’t Marblemount have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Marblemount.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Marblemount.
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.