High Steel Bridge · Photo: Dog Walking Girl · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Skokomish residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Skokomish, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Skokomish. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Skokomish
Smoking is more common in Skokomish
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (26.1%), more than twice the Washington rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Skokomish
44.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Among those 65 and older, 24.5% have lost all their teeth (Washington 9%). Skokomish’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Skokomish
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.3%), 3 times the Washington rate. Utility shut-off threats (15.1% vs 5.1%) and no reliable transportation (19.5% vs 7.2%) are higher too. 34.7% 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 Skokomish’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
21 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Skokomish 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.
34.7% of Skokomish adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Out of every 100 Skokomish adults…
Skokomish runs below WA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Skokomish
No hospital or community health center in Skokomish 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 Skokomish; ≈ 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 Skokomish adults are doing
On 3 of 3 measures, Skokomish 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.
Skokomish 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 Skokomish adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Skokomish
Why doesn’t Skokomish have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Skokomish.
What hospital is closest to Skokomish?
Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics in Shelton, 7.3 miles in a straight line from Skokomish’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 Skokomish?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Peninsula Community Health Services - Franklin Street in Shelton, 8.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Skokomish.
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.