Photo: not specified · Public domainWhere Sekiu residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sekiu, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 98381. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sekiu
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Sekiu
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 5.4% across Washington. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 2.9% across Washington. In all, Sekiu runs above Washington on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Sekiu
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.2%), vs 10.1% across Washington. Habits ↓
More Sekiu adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (22.5%), 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 Sekiu’s likely range; Sekiu’s figures come from ZIP code 98381, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Sekiu adults…
Sekiu runs above WA on 9 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 Sekiu
No hospital or community health center in Sekiu 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 Sekiu; ≈ 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 Sekiu adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
How Sekiu 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.
11.9% of Sekiu adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Sekiu and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Sekiu adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sekiu
Why doesn’t Sekiu have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sekiu.
What hospital is closest to Sekiu?
Forks Community Hospital in Forks, 22.2 miles in a straight line from Sekiu’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sekiu.
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.