Photo: Andrew Filer (In memoriam afiler) · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Rosalia residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rosalia, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rosalia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rosalia
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Rosalia
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.3%), vs 2.9% across Washington. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.8%, vs 5.4% across Washington. In all, Rosalia runs above Washington on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 25% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
In Rosalia, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.3% of working-age adults are uninsured (Washington 8.4%), yet 20.7% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16.3% across the state. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Rosalia
1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food (12.7%), vs 10.2% across Washington. Utility shut-off threats (6.6% vs 5.1%) and no reliable transportation (9% vs 7.2%) are higher too. 16% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Rosalia’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Rosalia adults…
Rosalia runs above WA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Rosalia is an older town: 25% 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 Rosalia as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rosalia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16% of Rosalia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Care in and near Rosalia
No hospital or community health center in Rosalia 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 Rosalia; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Rosalia adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Rosalia 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.
Rosalia 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 Rosalia adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Rosalia
Why doesn’t Rosalia have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rosalia.
What hospital is closest to Rosalia?
Whitman Hospital and Medical Center in Colfax, 25.3 miles in a straight line from Rosalia’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rosalia.
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.