Hamilton-Worthington House · Photo: Washington Our Home · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Quilcene residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Quilcene, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Quilcene. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Quilcene
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Quilcene
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.6%), vs 7.9% across Washington. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 5.4% across Washington. COPD is also above the state: 7.2%, vs 5.1% across Washington. In all, Quilcene runs above Washington on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 44% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%), and cancer, heart disease and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Quilcene, and more people treating it
37.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 75.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Quilcene keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (75% vs 70.7%) and cholesterol checks (87.4% 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 Quilcene’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Quilcene adults…
Quilcene runs above WA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Quilcene is an older town: 44% 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 Quilcene as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Quilcene adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Quilcene
No hospital or community health center in Quilcene 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 Quilcene; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
12 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Quilcene adults are doing
About the same as Washington on each measure.
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.
11.5% of Quilcene adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Quilcene and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Quilcene adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Quilcene
Why doesn’t Quilcene have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Quilcene.
What hospital is closest to Quilcene?
Jefferson Healthcare in Port Townsend, 19.3 miles in a straight line from Quilcene’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Quilcene.
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.