Fairweather-Trevitt House · Photo: Kevmin · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Torboy residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Torboy, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 99166. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Torboy
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Torboy
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), about twice the Washington rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.6%), about twice the Washington rate. Stroke is also above the state: 5.5%, vs 2.9% across Washington. In all, Torboy runs above Washington on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Torboy
57.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Among those 65 and older, 15.8% have lost all their teeth (Washington 9%). Torboy’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More Torboy adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (25%), 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 Torboy’s likely range; Torboy’s figures come from ZIP code 99166, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Torboy adults…
Torboy runs above WA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Torboy 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Torboy
No hospital or community health center in Torboy 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 Torboy; ≈ 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 Torboy 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.
18.6% of Torboy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Torboy and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curlew Lake | — | — | — | — |
Curlew Lake: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Torboy adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Torboy
Why doesn’t Torboy have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Torboy.
What hospital is closest to Torboy?
Ferry County Memorial Hospital in Republic, 2.6 miles in a straight line from Torboy’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 Torboy.
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.