On CDC estimates, Walla Walla East is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns
Walla Walla East differs from Washington on 15 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Walla Walla East. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Walla Walla East
Walla Walla East is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Walla Walla East’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 arthritis run high in Walla Walla East
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 7.9% across Washington. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.1%), vs 24.4% across Washington. In all, Walla Walla East runs above Washington on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Walla Walla East keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (74.5% vs 70.7%) and dentist visits (71% vs 67%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Walla Walla East adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and getting around all run below Washington. 1 in 13 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 10 adults 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 Walla Walla East’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Walla Walla East’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Walla Walla East is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 98% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 71%.
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). Walla Walla East’s median household income is $89,951; among the 9,957 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($67K–$112K), it’s healthier than 95%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Walla Walla East
No hospital or community health center in Walla Walla East 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 Walla Walla East; ≈ 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 Walla Walla East adults…
Walla Walla East runs above WA on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Walla Walla East adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.3% of Walla Walla East adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
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.
How Walla Walla East adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Walla Walla East 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.
Walla Walla East 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla East | A | 31.8% | 9.9% | 8.9% | CDC place |
| Walla Walla | B | 35% | 10.7% | 12.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Walla Walla East adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Walla Walla East
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Walla Walla East is better than Washington on 12 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Walla Walla East’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Walla Walla East | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.7%12.6–17.1 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%11.2–14.6 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.5–16 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.8%26.7–37.2 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.9%8.5–11.4 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.2%29.7–36.6 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.9%34.2–41.7 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.1%26–32 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.7–12.2 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11%9.9–12.1 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.5–7.2 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 5.3%4.5–6.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.8–3.6 | 2.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.9%6.4–9.6 | 9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.9%7.3–10.9 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 15.1%12.3–18.2 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%12.8–18.2 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.1%23–31.4 | 31.8% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.7%4.7–6.8 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.5%71.2–77.9 | 70.7% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71%68.1–73.7 | 67% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.8%86.2–89.3 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.5%72–78.6 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.9%70.1–77.4 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76%69.6–81.4 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.9%20.9–27.1 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.6%22.6–28.7 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.6%6.7–8.5 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.1%7.1–9.1 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.4%3.8–5 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%5.4–6.5 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.3%7.3–9.3 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.5%23–30.3 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11%9.3–13 | 10.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.4%10–13 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.5–8.3 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%3–3.9 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6%5.3–7 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.5–3.3 | 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 Walla Walla East
Is Walla Walla East a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Walla Walla East is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 95%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Walla Walla East?
CDC estimates 31.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.7% and 37.2%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Walla Walla East?
Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla, 3.8 miles in a straight line from Walla Walla East’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Walla Walla East have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.7–6.8%), 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 Walla Walla East 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 Walla Walla East.
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.