Photo: Photo taken by Price around the turn of the 20th century. · Public domainWhere Porter residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Porter, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Porter. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Porter
COPD, heart disease and diabetes run high in Porter
1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 5.4% across Washington. Diabetes is also above the state: 13.1%, vs 9.5% across Washington. In all, Porter runs above Washington on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Porter
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.7%), vs 10.1% across Washington. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Porter
58.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Among those 65 and older, 12.9% have lost all their teeth (Washington 9%). Porter’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. 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 Porter’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Porter adults…
Porter runs above WA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
29 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Porter adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Porter
No hospital or community health center in Porter 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 Porter; ≈ 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 Porter adults are doing
About the same as Washington on each measure.
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Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.7% of Porter adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Porter and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malone | — | — | — | — |
Malone: 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 Porter adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Porter
Why doesn’t Porter have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Porter.
What hospital is closest to Porter?
Summit Pacific Medical Center in Elma, 6.6 miles in a straight line from Porter’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Porter?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sea Mar CHC - Elma W. Main St. in Elma, 7.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Porter.
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.