Thorp Mill · Photo: Steven Pavlov · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Thorp residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Thorp, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Thorp. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Thorp
Thorp is short on dental care and mental health care
Thorp’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Thorp adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Washington. 1 in 14 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 10 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer runs high in Thorp
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.3%), vs 7.9% across Washington. Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in Thorp is insured
Only 5.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.4% across Washington. 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 Thorp’s likely range.
Care in and near Thorp
No hospital or community health center in Thorp 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 Thorp; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.4% of Thorp adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Out of every 100 Thorp adults…
Thorp runs above WA on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Thorp 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Thorp adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Thorp 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.
Thorp and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Thorp adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Thorp
Why doesn’t Thorp have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Thorp.
What hospital is closest to Thorp?
Kittitas Valley Community Hospital in Ellensburg, 8.3 miles in a straight line from Thorp’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Thorp?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CHCW - Ellensburg Medical and Dental Services in Ellensburg, 8.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Thorp.
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.