Where Vantage residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Vantage, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 98950. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Vantage
Making ends meet is harder in Vantage
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (14.4%), vs 10.2% across Washington. Housing insecurity (14.9% vs 9.9%) and utility shut-off threats (7.1% vs 5.1%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Vantage is behind on routine checkups
It trails Washington on four of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (63.5% vs 70.7%), dentist visits (62.4% vs 67%), cholesterol checks (80.2% vs 84%) and colon screening (55.7% vs 66.2%). Checkups ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Vantage doesn’t win on
21.1% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Washington. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
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 Vantage’s likely range; Vantage’s figures come from ZIP code 98950, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.6% of Vantage adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Keeping up with care
Share of Vantage 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.
2.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Vantage adults…
Vantage runs below WA on 11 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Vantage
No hospital or community health center in Vantage 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 Vantage; ≈ 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 Vantage adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Vantage does better than 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.
Vantage 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 Vantage adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Vantage
Why doesn’t Vantage have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Vantage.
What hospital is closest to Vantage?
Quincy Valley Medical Center in Quincy, 20.6 miles in a straight line from Vantage’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Vantage.
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.