Photo: Williamborg (Bill) 01:05, 27 April 2008 (UTC) · Public domainWhere Washtucna residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Washtucna, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Washtucna. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Washtucna
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Washtucna
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 5.4% across Washington. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 2.9% across Washington. In all, Washtucna runs above Washington on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Washtucna
61.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Among those 65 and older, 19.5% have lost all their teeth (Washington 9%). Checkups ↓
More Washtucna adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (23.3%), 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 Washtucna’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Washtucna adults…
Washtucna runs above WA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Washtucna 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.
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Care in and near Washtucna
No hospital or community health center in Washtucna 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 Washtucna; ≈ 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 Washtucna adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Washtucna 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.
11% of Washtucna adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Washtucna 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 Washtucna adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Washtucna
Why doesn’t Washtucna have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Washtucna.
What hospital is closest to Washtucna?
East Adams Rural Hospital in Ritzville, 25.5 miles in a straight line from Washtucna’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 Washtucna.
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.