Healthcare in Palouse, WA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

30.9%

5.2pp below the national average

Depression Rate

26.0%

2.5pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.0%

1.9pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.6%

5.0pp 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

36.6%

Arthritis

29.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

6.1%

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

16.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.0%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.7%

Mobility

12.2%

Cognitive

13.0%

Hearing

7.6%

Vision

3.8%

Self-Care

3.3%

Independent Living

7.1%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

14.2 mi

Pullman Regional Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Pullman Regional Hospital	14.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓
Gritman Medical Center	14.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓
Whitman Hospital And Medical Center	18.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Tri-State Memorial Hospital	38.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓
Garfield County Public Hospital District #1	41.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Palouse has an obesity rate of 30.9%, which is 5.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.0%, 2.5pp above the national average. About 5.6% of adults lack health insurance. 74.2% 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.