Where Lyle residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lyle, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lyle. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lyle
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Lyle
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 5.4% across Washington. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 2.9% across Washington. In all, Lyle runs above Washington on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Lyle is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Lyle’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Lyle
61.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Among those 65 and older, 13.3% have lost all their teeth (Washington 9%). Lyle’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Lyle, and more people treating it
36.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 77.5% 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 Lyle’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lyle adults…
Lyle runs above WA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lyle
No hospital or community health center in Lyle 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 Lyle; ≈ 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 Lyle 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.
3.2 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Lyle 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.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.3% of Lyle adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Lyle and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lyle adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lyle
Why doesn’t Lyle have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lyle.
What hospital is closest to Lyle?
Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles, 9.3 miles in a straight line from Lyle’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lyle?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is One Community Health -- the Dalles Express Clinic in The Dalles, 7.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lyle.
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.