Healthcare in Forks, WA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.4%

near the national average

Depression Rate

28.0%

4.5pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.4%

0.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.6%

3.0pp above 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

36.8%

Arthritis

30.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.6%

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

19.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

28.0%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

37.4%

Mobility

17.2%

Cognitive

19.8%

Hearing

8.4%

Vision

7.3%

Self-Care

5.6%

Independent Living

11.2%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

17.3 mi

Forks Community Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Forks Community Hospital	17.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Olympic Medical Center	49.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Forks has an obesity rate of 36.4%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 28.0%, 4.5pp above the national average. About 13.6% of adults lack health insurance. 66.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 2 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.