Photo: Ruthven78 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Metaline Falls residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Metaline Falls, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Metaline Falls. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Metaline Falls
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Metaline Falls
1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 5.4% across Washington. Cancer is also above the state: 11.5%, vs 7.9% across Washington. In all, Metaline Falls runs above Washington on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 33 miles from Metaline Falls
The closest emergency room is Providence Mount Carmel Hospital in Colville, 32.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, New Health Programs Association is closer (8.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Metaline Falls
61.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Among those 65 and older, 12.4% have lost all their teeth (Washington 9%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Metaline Falls, and more people treating it
37.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 76.1% 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 Metaline Falls’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Metaline Falls adults…
Metaline Falls runs above WA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Metaline Falls is an older town: 30% 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 Metaline Falls as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Metaline Falls
No hospital or community health center in Metaline Falls 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 Metaline Falls; ≈ 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 Metaline Falls adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Metaline Falls 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.
12.1% of Metaline Falls adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Metaline Falls 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 Metaline Falls adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Metaline Falls
Why doesn’t Metaline Falls have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Metaline Falls.
Where can I get low-cost care near Metaline Falls?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is New Health Selkirk Medical in Ione, 8.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Metaline Falls.
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.