Photo: United States Geological Survey (USGS) · Public domainWhere North Omak residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for North Omak, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Omak. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Omak
Smoking is more common in North Omak
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25.1%), more than twice the Washington rate. Habits ↓
More North Omak adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.7%), vs 17.9% across Washington. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in North Omak
44.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Among those 65 and older, 24.9% 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 North Omak’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Omak adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Out of every 100 North Omak adults…
North Omak runs below WA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
North Omak is an older town: 28% 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 North Omak as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near North Omak
No hospital or community health center in North Omak 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 North Omak; ≈ 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 North Omak adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, North Omak 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
38.9% of North Omak adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
North Omak 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 North Omak adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in North Omak
Why doesn’t North Omak have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for North Omak.
What hospital is closest to North Omak?
Mid Valley Hospital & Clinic in Omak, 5.6 miles in a straight line from North Omak’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near North Omak?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Health Centers Omak in Omak, 3.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Omak.
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.