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Health in Marcus · CDC PLACES 2025

Where Marcus residents get care

CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Marcus, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.

Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Marcus. How CDC estimates town health

What stands out · In brief

What stands out about health in Marcus

COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Marcus

1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 5.4% across Washington. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 2.9% across Washington. In all, Marcus runs above Washington on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓

Dental care lags in Marcus

56.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Among those 65 and older, 16.4% have lost all their teeth (Washington 9%). Checkups ↓

Smoking is more common in Marcus

1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.8%), vs 10.1% across Washington. Habits ↓

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 Marcus’ likely range.

★ What stands out · Chronic conditions

Out of every 100 Marcus adults…

Marcus runs above WA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.

9 of every 100 Marcus adults have COPD
Washington: 5 in 100 · worse · likely 7.6–11.1%
Better than WAWorseAbout the sameWashington
Checkups & screenings

Keeping up with care

Share of Marcus adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.

72%Yearly checkupWA 71%
57%Dentist visitWA 67%
82%Cholesterol checkWA 84%
58%Colon screeningWA 66%
63%MammogramWA 74%
74%Taking BP medsWA 71%
1 in 10
working-age adults has no health insurance
Marcus 10.1% · Washington 1 in 12 (8.4%)
Habits

Everyday habits, side by side with Washington

Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.

Get no exercise 24.3%WA 17.9%
Sleep under 7 hours 32.1%WA 31.8%
Binge drink 14.9%WA 16.6%
Smoke cigarettes 15.8%WA 10.1%
0%10%20%30%40%
Marcus, betterMarcus, worseAbout the sameWashington
Where Marcus gets moving

0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve

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Getting care

Care in and near Marcus

No hospital or community health center in Marcus itself. These are the nearest.

HNearest ERProvidence Mount Carmel HospitalColville · 11.4 miDirections →
★Best rated nearbyProvidence Mount Carmel Hospital★★★★★ · 11.4 miDirections →
+Low-cost careNew Health Programs AssociationColville · 10.8 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
10.8 mi
New Health Programs Association
7 sites · nearest in Colville
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
11.4 mi
Providence Mount Carmel Hospital
Colville · ★★★★★
ERRural critical access
26.1 mi
Inchelium Community HLTH Center
Inchelium · community health center
Sliding-scale fees
30.2 mi
Ferry County Memorial Hospital
Republic · not rated
ERRural critical access
31.1 mi
Providence St. Joseph Hospital
Chewelah · not rated
ERRural critical access
57.1 mi
Newport Community Hospital
Newport · not rated
ERRural critical access
✓ Primary careNo HRSA shortage area covers Marcus itself
✓ Dental careNo HRSA shortage area covers Marcus itself
✓ Mental healthNo HRSA shortage area covers Marcus itself

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 Marcus; ≈ 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).

Mind & connection

How Marcus adults are doing

About the same as Washington on each measure.

1 in 4Marcus adults lack social or emotional support
25.3% · WA 28% · About the same as WA
1 in 4Marcus adults have been diagnosed with depression
25.4% · WA 25.1% · About the same as WA
1 in 6Marcus adults are in frequent mental distress
17.5% · WA 16.4% · About the same as WA
The one neighbors can help with

A hello is a start.

Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.

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If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.

Everyday needs

Making ends meet

Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.

1 in 8
Marcus adults worry about having enough food
12.6% · WA 10.2%
Worse than WA
1 in 9
Marcus adults worry about keeping their housing
11.5% · WA 9.9%
Worse than WA
1 in 15
Marcus adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
6.7% · WA 5.1%
Worse than WA
1 in 12
Marcus adults lack reliable transportation
8.4% · WA 7.2%
Worse than WA

16.7% of Marcus adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.

Around town

Marcus and the towns around it

How health changes across the town line.

Health next door

TownHealthObesityDiabetesSmokingFigures from

Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.

Disability

Living with a disability

Shown without a better/worse judgment.

37.9%

of Marcus adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.

Walking or climbing stairs18.5%
Thinking or memory17.2%
Hearing11.1%
Errands alone10.7%
Vision6.6%
Dressing or bathing5.2%
Washington

Questions about health in Marcus

Why doesn’t Marcus have a Health Grade?

Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Marcus.

What hospital is closest to Marcus?

Providence Mount Carmel Hospital in Colville, 11.4 miles in a straight line from Marcus’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.

Neighbors talk health

Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Marcus.

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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.