Badger Mountain Lookout · Photo: Joe Mabel · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Sunnyslope is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns
Sunnyslope differs from Washington on 17 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sunnyslope. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sunnyslope
Sunnyslope is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Sunnyslope’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 ↓
Cancer and heart disease run high in Sunnyslope
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 7.9% across Washington. 1 in 15 adults have heart disease (6.6%), vs 5.4% across Washington. In all, Sunnyslope runs above Washington on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%), and cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Sunnyslope keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (74.9% vs 70.7%) and dentist visits (70.8% vs 67%). Checkups ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Sunnyslope’s lead shrinks
Sunnyslope is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns, but 72% of the 3,960 towns with similar household incomes ($102K–$170K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Sunnyslope adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (14.2% vs 16.4%) and lack of emotional support (23% vs 28%) both run below Washington. Mind & connection ↓
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 Sunnyslope’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Sunnyslope’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sunnyslope is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns, #57 of 285 in Washington. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 96% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 77%.
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). Sunnyslope’s median household income is $135,769; among the 3,960 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($102K–$170K), it’s healthier than 72%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Sunnyslope
No hospital or community health center in Sunnyslope 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 Sunnyslope; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Sunnyslope adults…
Sunnyslope runs below WA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Sunnyslope is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Sunnyslope as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sunnyslope adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
How Sunnyslope adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Sunnyslope does better than Washington.
A hello is a start.
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Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
8.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.9% of Sunnyslope adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Sunnyslope and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyslope | A | 27.3% | 10.1% | 9.2% | CDC place |
| Wenatchee | B+ | 29.6% | 10.3% | 11.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sunnyslope adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sunnyslope
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sunnyslope is better than Washington on 14 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Sunnyslope’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sunnyslope | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.7%12.2–17.5 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%10.6–14.3 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.3–16.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.3%22.6–32.3 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.1%8.6–11.7 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.6%30.2–37.2 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.6%34–41.3 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.5%26.5–32.7 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–11.8 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11%9.8–12.2 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.7–7.5 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 5.6%4.5–6.9 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.9–3.8 | 2.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.4%5.2–7.8 | 9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.2%7.1–11.7 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 16%13–19.6 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.3%12.8–17.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 26.7%22.7–30.8 | 31.8% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.8%4.5–7.3 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.9%71.5–78 | 70.7% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.8%67.9–73.6 | 67% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.3%86.5–89.8 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.4%72–78.4 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.5%69.5–77 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.3%65.3–78.5 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.1%21–27.4 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23%20.2–25.8 | 28% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.7%6.8–8.6 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8%7–9 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.4%3.8–5 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.9%7.9–10 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.3%22.5–30.4 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.4%9.3–13.6 | 10.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.5%9.7–13.5 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.6–8.6 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.1–4.3 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.2%5.2–7.3 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.6–3.7 | 3.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Sunnyslope
Is Sunnyslope a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sunnyslope is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns: A for health, #57 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 72%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sunnyslope?
CDC estimates 27.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.6% and 32.3%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sunnyslope?
Confluence Health Hospital in Wenatchee, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Sunnyslope’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sunnyslope have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.5–7.3%), 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 Sunnyslope more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sunnyslope.
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.