Photo: WhyIsThisSoHard575483838 · CC BY 4.0Where Wilson Creek residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wilson Creek, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wilson Creek. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wilson Creek
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Wilson Creek
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.4% across Washington. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.1%), vs 2.9% across Washington. COPD is also above the state: 7.1%, vs 5.1% across Washington. In all, Wilson Creek runs above Washington on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Wilson Creek, and more people treating it
38.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 77% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Wilson Creek adults get no exercise
1 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (21.6%), vs 17.9% across Washington. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Wilson Creek
The closest emergency room is Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake, 21.3 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Wilson Creek’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Wilson Creek adults…
Wilson Creek runs below WA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wilson Creek 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.
Care in and near Wilson Creek
No hospital or community health center in Wilson Creek 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 Wilson Creek; ≈ 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 Wilson Creek 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.4% of Wilson Creek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Wilson Creek 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 Wilson Creek adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wilson Creek
Why doesn’t Wilson Creek have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wilson Creek.
What hospital is closest to Wilson Creek?
Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake, 21.3 miles in a straight line from Wilson Creek’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wilson Creek.
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.