Where Willapa residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Willapa, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Willapa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Willapa
COPD, heart disease and diabetes run high in Willapa
1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 5.4% across Washington. Diabetes is also above the state: 14%, vs 9.5% across Washington. In all, Willapa runs above Washington on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Willapa, and more people treating it
40.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 78.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Willapa, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.2% of working-age adults are uninsured (Washington 8.4%), yet 20.3% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16.3% across the state. 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 Willapa’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Willapa adults…
Willapa runs above WA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Willapa adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Willapa
No hospital or community health center in Willapa 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 Willapa; ≈ 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 Willapa 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.
11.5% of Willapa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Willapa 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 Willapa adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Willapa
Why doesn’t Willapa have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Willapa.
What hospital is closest to Willapa?
Willapa Harbor Hospital in South Bend, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Willapa’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 Willapa?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Valley View Health Center - Raymond in Raymond, 3.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Willapa.
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.