Healthcare in Colfax, WA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

30.5%

5.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

25.9%

2.4pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.6%

1.3pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.1%

3.5pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

36.5%

Arthritis

29.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

17.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.9%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.5%

Mobility

14.3%

Cognitive

14.7%

Hearing

8.9%

Vision

4.7%

Self-Care

3.9%

Independent Living

8.5%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.9 mi

Whitman Hospital And Medical Center

Loading map…

Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Whitman Hospital And Medical Center	5.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Pullman Regional Hospital	13.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓
Gritman Medical Center	22.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓
Garfield County Public Hospital District #1	34.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Tri-State Memorial Hospital	36.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓

Colfax has an obesity rate of 30.5%, which is 5.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.9%, 2.4pp above the national average. About 7.1% of adults lack health insurance. 73.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.