Photo: Orange Suede Sofa · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Sunnyside is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns
Sunnyside differs from Washington on 26 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sunnyside. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sunnyside
More Sunnyside adults get no exercise
37.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 17.9% across Washington (about twice the Washington rate). Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Sunnyside
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (30%), 3 times the Washington rate. Housing insecurity (24.2% vs 9.9%) and utility shut-off threats (12.2% vs 5.1%) are higher too. 33.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Sunnyside
45.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Among those 65 and older, 21.2% 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 Sunnyside’s likely range.
What’s behind Sunnyside’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sunnyside is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns, #283 of 285 in Washington. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 53% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 2%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Sunnyside’s median household income is $60,923; among the 9,163 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 11%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Sunnyside compares well: arthritis, 19.9% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.4% (U.S. 7.9%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
1.3 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
33.7% of Sunnyside adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sunnyside adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Out of every 100 Sunnyside adults…
Sunnyside runs below WA on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Sunnyside residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Sunnyside
1 hospital and 2 community health centers in Sunnyside, 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 Sunnyside; ≈ 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 Sunnyside adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Sunnyside runs above Washington.
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Sunnyside and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside | D | 43.6% | 14.9% | 14.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sunnyside adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sunnyside
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sunnyside is better than Washington on 3 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Sunnyside’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sunnyside | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 35.8%32.5–39.2 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%16.3–20.1 | 12.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.3%17.5–21.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.6%39.2–48.2 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.9%13.4–16.6 | 9.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 31.1%28.6–33.9 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.3%30.5–36.1 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 19.9%18–21.8 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.3–11.6 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.4%4–4.9 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.3%5.7–7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.2%18–24.8 | 9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.5%12.7–16.5 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 37.2%33.6–41.2 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%12.8–17.2 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.7%29–36.6 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 32.9%28.8–37.1 | 8.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 64.5%60.9–67.8 | 70.7% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 45.7%42.5–48.9 | 67% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 73.4%70.8–76 | 84% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 67.4%64.6–70.1 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 48.1%43.9–52.3 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 66.2%59.4–72.5 | 74.2% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.8%19.3–24.5 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 36.9%33.8–40.2 | 28% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 30%27.6–32.5 | 10.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24.2%22–26.6 | 9.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.2%10.9–13.7 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 17.2%15.9–18.7 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 33.7%31.2–36.3 | 11% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.8%36.3–43.5 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.3%16.5–20.2 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22.6%20.2–25 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%7.1–8.7 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 11.4%10.4–12.6 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.5%11.2–13.9 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.9%6.3–7.6 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Washington figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Sunnyside
Is Sunnyside a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sunnyside is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns: D for health, #283 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 11%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sunnyside?
CDC estimates 43.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.2% and 48.2%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sunnyside?
Astria Sunnyside Hospital in Sunnyside, 0.5 miles in a straight line from Sunnyside’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sunnyside have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 32.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 28.8–37.1%), against 8.4% across Washington.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Sunnyside more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sunnyside.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.