Photo: Dsdugan · Public domainWhere Steptoe residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Steptoe, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Steptoe. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Steptoe
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Steptoe
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.5%), vs 7.9% across Washington. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 5.4% across Washington. COPD is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 5.1% across Washington. In all, Steptoe runs above Washington on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Steptoe, and more people treating it
39.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 80.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Steptoe keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.2% vs 70.7%) and dentist visits (70.7% vs 67%). Checkups ↓
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 Steptoe’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Steptoe adults…
Steptoe runs below WA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Steptoe adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Steptoe
No hospital or community health center in Steptoe 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 Steptoe; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Steptoe adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Steptoe 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.
8.1% of Steptoe adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Steptoe 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 Steptoe adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Steptoe
Why doesn’t Steptoe have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Steptoe.
What hospital is closest to Steptoe?
Whitman Hospital and Medical Center in Colfax, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Steptoe’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 Steptoe.
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.