Photo: OlympiaBuebird · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Onalaska residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Onalaska, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Onalaska. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Onalaska
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Onalaska
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.9%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 5.4% across Washington. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 2.9% across Washington. In all, Onalaska runs above Washington on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Onalaska
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.6%), vs 10.1% across Washington. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Onalaska
61.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Among those 65 and older, 13.2% have lost all their teeth (Washington 9%). 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 Onalaska’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Onalaska adults…
Onalaska runs above WA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Onalaska is an older town: 33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Onalaska as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
1.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Onalaska adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Onalaska
1 community health center in Onalaska, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Onalaska; ≈ 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).
How Onalaska 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.
12.9% of Onalaska adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Onalaska 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 Onalaska adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Onalaska
Why doesn’t Onalaska have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Onalaska.
What hospital is closest to Onalaska?
Providence Centralia Hospital in Centralia, 16.0 miles in a straight line from Onalaska’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Onalaska?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Valley View Health Center - Onalaska in Onalaska, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Onalaska.
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.