Where Outlook residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Outlook, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Outlook. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Outlook
More Outlook adults get no exercise
43.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 17.9% across Washington (more than twice the Washington rate). Habits ↓
Diabetes, COPD and stroke run high in Outlook
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.9%), about twice the Washington rate. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 5.1% across Washington. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 2.9% across Washington. In all, Outlook runs above Washington on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Outlook
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (33.7%), 3 times the Washington rate. Utility shut-off threats (14.6% vs 5.1%) and housing insecurity (25.9% vs 9.9%) are higher too. 40.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Outlook’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Outlook adults…
Outlook runs below WA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. 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.
40.9% of Outlook adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Care in and near Outlook
No hospital or community health center in Outlook 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 Outlook; ≈ 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 Outlook adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
How Outlook adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Outlook 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.
Outlook 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 Outlook adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Outlook
Why doesn’t Outlook have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Outlook.
What hospital is closest to Outlook?
Astria Sunnyside Hospital in Sunnyside, 4.1 miles in a straight line from Outlook’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Outlook?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Yakima Neighborhood Health Services - Sunnyside in Sunnyside, 3.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Outlook.
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.