Photo: Kevmin · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Republic is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns
Republic differs from Washington on 22 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 21 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Republic. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Republic
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Republic
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), about twice the Washington rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 5.4% across Washington. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 2.9% across Washington. In all, Republic runs above Washington on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Republic
55.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Among those 65 and older, 15.7% have lost all their teeth (Washington 9%). Republic’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More Republic adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (24.8%), vs 17.9% across Washington. Habits ↓
Republic is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Republic is healthier than 28%. Against the 9,042 towns with similar household incomes ($45K–$76K), it’s healthier than 43%. Health Grade ↓
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 Republic’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Republic’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Republic is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 56% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 10%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Republic’s median household income is $60,417; among the 9,042 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$76K), it’s healthier than 43%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Republic adults…
Republic runs above WA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Republic adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
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Care in and near Republic
1 hospital in Republic, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Republic; ≈ 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 Republic adults are doing
About the same as Washington on each measure.
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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.
19.9% of Republic adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Republic and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic | C | 38.9% | 13.6% | 15% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Republic adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Republic
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Republic is better than Washington on 1 and worse on 21; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Republic’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Republic | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.7%20.2–27.5 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.1–19.8 | 12.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%15.9–20.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.9%31.8–46.4 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.6%11.7–15.6 | 9.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.4%34.4–42.5 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.4%35.1–43.6 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 36.2%32.6–39.7 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.3%10.9–13.8 | 10.7% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11%9.9–12.1 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.4%8.2–10.6 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.5%8.1–11.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5%4.4–5.7 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.7%12.9–18.9 | 9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15%12.3–18 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24.8%20.4–29.6 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.6%12–17.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.3%29.5–41.2 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.1%7.2–11.3 | 8.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 72%68.1–75.7 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.1%51.5–58.7 | 67% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.6%81.4–85.8 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.4%73.3–79.1 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.5%59.1–69.4 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 62.3%53.6–70.3 | 74.2% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.2%22.5–30 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.4%25.8–33.3 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.2%13.7–17 | 10.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.9%10.6–13.4 | 9.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7%6.1–7.9 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10%9.1–11 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.9%18–22.1 | 11% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.5%33.6–43.5 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.7%15.9–21.6 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.2%14.9–19.6 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.8%9.5–12.1 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.6%5.7–7.6 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.6%9.1–12.2 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.3%4.6–6.1 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Washington figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Republic
Is Republic a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Republic is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 43%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Republic?
CDC estimates 38.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.8% and 46.4%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Republic?
Ferry County Memorial Hospital in Republic, 0.6 miles in a straight line from Republic’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Republic have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.2–11.3%), against 8.4% across Washington.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Republic more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Republic.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.