Photo: Guywelch2000 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Twisp is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns
Twisp differs from Washington on 7 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Twisp. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Twisp
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Twisp
1 in 14 adults have COPD (6.9%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (6.9%), vs 5.4% across Washington. Stroke is also above the state: 3.7%, vs 2.9% across Washington. In all, Twisp runs above Washington on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Twisp
The closest emergency room is Three Rivers Hospital in Brewster, 23.4 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Family Health Centers is closer (0.7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Twisp, and more people treating it
34.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 74% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Twisp is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Twisp is healthier than 73%. Against the 8,920 towns with similar household incomes ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 95%. Health Grade ↓
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 Twisp’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Twisp’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Twisp is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 84% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 49%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Twisp’s median household income is $60,000; among the 8,920 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 95%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Twisp adults…
Twisp runs above WA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Twisp is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Twisp as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Twisp
1 community health center in Twisp, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Twisp; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Twisp 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.
0.6 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Twisp 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.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.3% of Twisp adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Twisp and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twisp | B+ | 30.5% | 10.8% | 12.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Twisp adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Twisp
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Twisp is better than Washington on 1 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Twisp’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Twisp | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.7%14.9–20.9 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.2–16.4 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.3–18.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.5%25.3–36.1 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.2–12.5 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.3%30.8–37.9 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.5%32–39.3 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.4%27.4–33.7 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.4–13.1 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9–11 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6–7.9 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.9%5.7–8.4 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.2–4.2 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.8%6.3–9.5 | 9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.4%9.8–15.2 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.8%16.2–23.7 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%12.9–18.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.7%27.8–37.7 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.8%6.1–9.9 | 8.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.8%70.2–77.2 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.5%61.2–67.7 | 67% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.6%83.5–87.6 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74%70.9–77 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.7%61.1–69.7 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.7%63.2–77.1 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.6%22.3–29.1 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.4%22.3–28.5 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.6%9.4–11.9 | 10.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.2%9–11.5 | 9.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.9%5.1–6.6 | 5.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.6%6.8–8.4 | 7.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.3%11.9–14.8 | 11% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.6%26.5–35 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.7%11.3–16.2 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.2%12.2–16.4 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7–9.1 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.1–5.6 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%6.6–9.2 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.3–4.6 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Washington figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Twisp
Is Twisp a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Twisp is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 95%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Twisp?
CDC estimates 30.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.3% and 36.1%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Twisp?
Three Rivers Hospital in Brewster, 23.4 miles in a straight line from Twisp’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Twisp have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–9.9%), against 8.4% across Washington.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Twisp more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Twisp.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.