Photo: Fil.Al from Comox, Canada · CC BY 2.0Where Winthrop residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Winthrop, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Winthrop. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Winthrop
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Winthrop
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12%), vs 7.9% across Washington. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.2%), vs 5.4% across Washington. Arthritis is also above the state: 32%, vs 24.4% across Washington. In all, Winthrop runs above Washington on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 30 miles from Winthrop
The closest emergency room is Mid Valley Hospital & Clinic in Omak, 29.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Family Health Centers is closer (7.7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Winthrop, and more people treating it
35.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 76.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Winthrop keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (76.5% vs 70.7%) and dentist visits (71.5% vs 67%). 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 Winthrop’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Winthrop adults…
Winthrop runs below WA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Winthrop
No hospital or community health center in Winthrop 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 Winthrop; ≈ 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 Winthrop 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.
1.6 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Winthrop adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Winthrop 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.
7.1% of Winthrop adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Winthrop 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 Winthrop adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Winthrop
Why doesn’t Winthrop have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Winthrop.
What hospital is closest to Winthrop?
Mid Valley Hospital & Clinic in Omak, 29.5 miles in a straight line from Winthrop’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 Winthrop?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is FHC Twisp Medical in Twisp, 7.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Winthrop.
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.