Where Eschbach residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Eschbach, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eschbach. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eschbach
COPD, diabetes and stroke run high in Eschbach
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.8%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 8 adults have diabetes (13.2%), vs 9.5% across Washington. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 2.9% across Washington. In all, Eschbach runs above Washington on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Eschbach
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (14.6%), vs 10.2% across Washington. Utility shut-off threats (6.9% vs 5.1%) and no reliable transportation (9.4% vs 7.2%) are higher too. 17.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Eschbach
The closest emergency room is Kittitas Valley Community Hospital in Ellensburg, 22.7 miles away in a straight line. And 9.4% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 7.2% across Washington. For everyday care, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is closer (5.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Eschbach, and more people treating it
36.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 75.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. 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 Eschbach’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Eschbach adults…
Eschbach runs above WA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.7% of Eschbach adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Care in and near Eschbach
No hospital or community health center in Eschbach 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 Eschbach; ≈ 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 Eschbach 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Eschbach adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Eschbach runs above 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.
Eschbach and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleed | B | 36.2% | 11.8% | 11.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Eschbach adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Eschbach
Why doesn’t Eschbach have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Eschbach.
What hospital is closest to Eschbach?
Kittitas Valley Community Hospital in Ellensburg, 22.7 miles in a straight line from Eschbach’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 Eschbach?
20 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Children's Village-Upper Valley in Yakima, 5.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Eschbach.
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.