Schafer State Park · Photo: Jon Roanhaus · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Satsop residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Satsop, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Satsop. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Satsop
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Satsop
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.8%), more than twice the Washington rate. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.3%), vs 2.9% across Washington. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 5.4% across Washington. In all, Satsop runs above Washington on 11 of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Satsop
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.3%), about twice the Washington rate. Habits ↓
More Satsop adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.9%), vs 17.9% across Washington. Habits ↓
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 Satsop’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Satsop adults…
Satsop runs above WA on 12 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Satsop
No hospital or community health center in Satsop 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 Satsop; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Satsop adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
How Satsop adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Satsop 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
25.3% of Satsop adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Satsop and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elma | C+ | 36.2% | 11.6% | 15.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Satsop adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Satsop
Why doesn’t Satsop have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Satsop.
What hospital is closest to Satsop?
Summit Pacific Medical Center in Elma, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Satsop’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 Satsop?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sea Mar CHC - Elma W. Main St. in Elma, 3.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Satsop.
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.