Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, West Pasco is healthier than 40%
West Pasco differs from Washington on 10 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Pasco. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Pasco
Against towns with similar incomes, West Pasco’s lead shrinks
West Pasco is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns, but 40% of the 5,707 towns with similar household incomes ($90K–$150K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Heart disease and COPD run high in West Pasco
1 in 15 adults have heart disease (6.6%), vs 5.4% across Washington. 1 in 16 adults have COPD (6.2%), vs 5.1% across Washington. In all, West Pasco runs above Washington on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
West Pasco is short on primary care and mental health care
West Pasco’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
1 in 9 working-age adults in West Pasco has no health insurance
11.2% 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 West Pasco’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind West Pasco’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Pasco is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 83% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 49%).
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). West Pasco’s median household income is $120,341; among the 5,707 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($90K–$150K), it’s healthier than 40%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 West Pasco adults…
West Pasco runs below WA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near West Pasco
No hospital or community health center in West Pasco 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 West Pasco; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of West Pasco 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How West Pasco adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, West Pasco 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.6% of West Pasco adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
West Pasco 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Pasco | B+ | 32.4% | 10.8% | 10.8% | CDC place |
| Pasco | B− | 35.6% | 10.9% | 12.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Pasco adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Pasco
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Pasco is better than Washington on 1 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside West Pasco’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Pasco | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19%16.4–21.7 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.5–16.1 | 12.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%14–17.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.4%27.4–37.8 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.4–12.4 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.7%28.4–35.1 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.1%31.5–38.8 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.9%23.2–28.8 | 24.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%8–9.7 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.8–7.4 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.2%5.3–7.1 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.2%13.7–19.2 | 9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.8%9.1–12.7 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.2%16.9–23.7 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.5–18.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.7%28.2–37.7 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.2%9.4–13.3 | 8.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.5%68.8–75.8 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.7%60.5–66.8 | 67% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.9%82–85.8 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.8%70.6–76.8 | 70.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.7%63.3–71.8 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.8%63.3–77.5 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.4%18.5–24.4 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.8%21.7–28.1 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.5%8.5–10.7 | 10.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.3%8.2–10.4 | 9.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.2%4.6–5.9 | 5.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.8%6.2–7.5 | 7.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.6%9.5–11.9 | 11% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.1%25.4–32.9 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.3%11.4–15.3 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.1%12.3–15.9 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%6.9–8.7 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.4–5.6 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.8–8.8 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 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 West Pasco
Is West Pasco a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Pasco is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Pasco?
CDC estimates 32.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.4% and 37.8%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Pasco?
Lourdes Medical Center in Pasco, 2.9 miles in a straight line from West Pasco’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Pasco have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.4–13.3%), 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 West Pasco more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Pasco.
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.