Where Nespelem residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Nespelem, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Nespelem. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nespelem
Smoking is more common in Nespelem
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21%), about twice the Washington rate. COPD, which smoking drives, is high too: 6.5%, vs 5.1% across Washington. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Nespelem
48.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Among those 65 and older, 23.3% have lost all their teeth (Washington 9%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Nespelem
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.1%), more than twice the Washington rate. No reliable transportation (17.3% vs 7.2%) and utility shut-off threats (11.9% vs 5.1%) are higher too. 24.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Nespelem adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24.7% of Nespelem adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Out of every 100 Nespelem adults…
Nespelem runs below WA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Nespelem
No hospital or community health center in Nespelem 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; ≈ 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 adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Nespelem 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 and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nespelem Community | — | — | — | — |
Nespelem Community: 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 adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Nespelem
Why doesn’t Nespelem 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.
What hospital is closest to Nespelem?
Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, 15.6 miles in a straight line from Nespelem’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.
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.