Where Nespelem Community residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Nespelem Community, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Nespelem Community. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nespelem Community
Smoking is more common in Nespelem Community
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.9%), about twice the Washington rate. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Nespelem Community
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.4%), more than twice the Washington rate. Utility shut-off threats (12.9% vs 5.1%) and no reliable transportation (17.6% vs 7.2%) are higher too. 27.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Nespelem Community
55.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Among those 65 and older, 14.7% have lost all their teeth (Washington 9%). 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 Nespelem Community’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
27.7% of Nespelem Community adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Keeping up with care
Share of Nespelem Community adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Out of every 100 Nespelem Community adults…
Nespelem Community runs below WA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Nespelem Community
No hospital or community health center in Nespelem Community 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 Nespelem Community; ≈ 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).
How Nespelem Community adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Nespelem Community 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.
Nespelem Community and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nespelem | — | — | — | — |
Nespelem: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Nespelem Community adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Nespelem Community
Why doesn’t Nespelem Community have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Nespelem Community.
What hospital is closest to Nespelem Community?
Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, 15.3 miles in a straight line from Nespelem Community’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Nespelem Community.
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.