Photo: Williamborg · Public domainWhere Wallula residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wallula, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wallula. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wallula
Dental care lags in Wallula
60.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Among those 65 and older, 18.2% have lost all their teeth (Washington 9%). Wallula’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Wallula
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16.7%), vs 10.2% across Washington. Housing insecurity (14.5% vs 9.9%) and utility shut-off threats (7.3% vs 5.1%) are higher too. 17.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 6 working-age adults in Wallula has no health insurance
17.2% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.4% across Washington. 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 Wallula’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wallula 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.
17.5% of Wallula adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Out of every 100 Wallula adults…
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Care in and near Wallula
No hospital or community health center in Wallula 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 Wallula; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
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How Wallula adults are doing
About the same as Washington on each measure.
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.
Wallula 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 Wallula adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Wallula
Why doesn’t Wallula have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wallula.
What hospital is closest to Wallula?
Lourdes Medical Center in Pasco, 13.7 miles in a straight line from Wallula’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wallula.
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.