Where River Road residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for River Road, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for River Road. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in River Road
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in River Road
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.8%), vs 7.9% across Washington. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (34.6%), vs 24.4% across Washington. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.1%, vs 5.4% across Washington. In all, River Road runs above Washington on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in River Road, and more people treating it
36.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 78.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
River Road keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (74.5% vs 70.7%) and dentist visits (72% vs 67%). 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 River Road’s likely range.
Out of every 100 River Road adults…
River Road runs below WA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of River Road adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near River Road
No hospital or community health center in River Road 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 River Road; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How River Road adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, River Road does better than 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.
7.3% of River Road adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
River Road and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sequim | B | 29.4% | 13.7% | 10.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of River Road adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in River Road
Why doesn’t River Road have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for River Road.
What hospital is closest to River Road?
Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles, 13.7 miles in a straight line from River Road’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 River Road.
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.