Photo: Konrad Roeder · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Skykomish residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Skykomish, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Skykomish. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Skykomish
Cancer and heart disease run high in Skykomish
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 7.9% across Washington. 1 in 15 adults have heart disease (6.5%), vs 5.4% across Washington. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 28 miles from Skykomish
The closest emergency room is Snoqualmie Valley Hospital in Snoqualmie, 28.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Skykomish keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (74.6% vs 70.7%) and dentist visits (73.1% vs 67%). Checkups ↓
Skykomish is an active town
Only 13.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, 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 Skykomish’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Skykomish adults…
Skykomish runs below WA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Skykomish
No hospital or community health center in Skykomish 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 Skykomish; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Skykomish adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
0.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Skykomish adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Skykomish 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.
6.8% of Skykomish adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Skykomish 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 Skykomish adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Skykomish
Why doesn’t Skykomish have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Skykomish.
What hospital is closest to Skykomish?
Snoqualmie Valley Hospital in Snoqualmie, 28.1 miles in a straight line from Skykomish’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 Skykomish.
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.