Where Metaline residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Metaline, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Metaline. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Metaline
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Metaline
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 5.4% across Washington. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.5%), vs 7.9% across Washington. COPD is also above the state: 8.6%, vs 5.1% across Washington. In all, Metaline runs above Washington on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 32 miles from Metaline
The closest emergency room is Providence Mount Carmel Hospital in Colville, 31.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, New Health Programs Association is closer (7.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Metaline, and more people treating it
40.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 79.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Metaline keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (75.5% vs 70.7%) and cholesterol checks (87.7% vs 84%). 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’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Metaline adults…
Metaline runs above WA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Metaline
No hospital or community health center in Metaline 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; ≈ 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 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.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Metaline adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Metaline does better than 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.
7.9% of Metaline adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Metaline 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 Metaline adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Metaline
Why doesn’t Metaline 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.
Where can I get low-cost care near Metaline?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is New Health Selkirk Medical in Ione, 7.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Metaline.
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.