How healthy is Methow?
Methow trails Washington on 9 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Methow. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Methow
COPD, stroke and arthritis run high in Methow
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 26 adults have had a stroke (3.8%), vs 2.9% across Washington. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.2%, vs 24.4% across Washington. In all, Methow runs above Washington on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Methow
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.1%), vs 10.1% 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 Methow’s likely range; no Health Grade: estimates for a town this small are less certain.
Out of every 100 Methow adults…
Methow runs above WA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
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Care in and near Methow
No hospital or community health center in Methow 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 Methow; ≈ 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 Methow adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
How Methow 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.
13.5% of Methow adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Methow adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 58 people are less certain, so we show Methow's figures without a grade.
All 39 CDC measures for Methow
| Measure | Methow | Likely range | Washington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 34.8% | 30.9–38.5% | 30.5% | worse |
| High cholesterol | 36.2% | 32.6–39.9% | 34.9% | about the same |
| Obesity | 30.9% | 25.7–36.4% | 30.6% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 31.2% | 28–34.5% | 24.4% | worse |
| Depression | 26.2% | 22.7–30% | 25.1% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 10.9% | 8.8–13.3% | 9% | about the same |
| Asthma | 12.3% | 10.8–13.9% | 10.7% | worse |
| Cancer (not skin) | 9.5% | 8.3–10.8% | 7.9% | worse |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 9.5–13.5% | 9.5% | about the same |
| COPD | 8.3% | 6.1–10.8% | 5.1% | worse |
| Heart disease | 6.5% | 5.3–7.8% | 5.4% | about the same |
| Stroke | 3.8% | 3–4.6% | 2.9% | worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.1% | 11.5–18.9% | 10.1% | worse |
| Binge drink | 15.7% | 13.1–18.5% | 16.6% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 21.4% | 16.5–26.6% | 17.9% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.4% | 28.4–38.6% | 31.8% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 72.6% | 68.9–76.1% | 70.7% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 62.8% | 59.3–66.1% | 67% | worse |
| Cholesterol check | 82.8% | 80.1–85.3% | 84% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 68.3% | 64.1–72.1% | 66.2% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 72% | 64.5–78.4% | 74.2% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 73.1% | 69.7–76.1% | 70.7% | about the same |
| No health insurance | 9% | 6.7–11.7% | 8.4% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Lack emotional support | 26.9% | 23.7–30% | 28% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 17.4% | 14.9–20% | 16.4% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 19.8% | 15.7–24.6% | 16.3% | about the same |
| Frequent physical distress | 15.3% | 12.6–18.2% | 12.4% | worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 11.1% | 9.8–12.4% | 10.2% | about the same |
| Housing insecurity | 9.9% | 8.6–11.2% | 9.9% | about the same |
| Utility shut-off threat | 5.7% | 5–6.5% | 5.1% | about the same |
| No reliable transportation | 8% | 7.2–8.8% | 7.2% | about the same |
| Receive SNAP | 13.5% | 11.9–15% | 11% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.5% | 26.8–38.4% | 27.1% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 14.8% | 11.3–18.6% | 10.9% | |
| Thinking or memory | 15.6% | 12.7–18.8% | 13.5% | |
| Hearing | 7.3% | 6.1–8.6% | 6.4% | |
| Vision | 5.3% | 4.2–6.6% | 4.1% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 4.3% | 3.4–5.4% | 3.1% | |
| Errands alone | 8.8% | 7–11% | 6.8% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Methow door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Washington figure falls inside it, we don’t call Methow better or worse.
CDC publishes Methow directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Methow.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. CDC’s 2025 release leaves out 6 of its measures for Washington, so those come from the 2024 release (earlier survey years). 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.