Teapot Dome Service Station · Photo: Iflorea · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Washington, Zillah is healthier than 36% of graded towns
Zillah differs from Washington on 15 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Zillah. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Zillah
Making ends meet is harder in Zillah
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17.9%), vs 10.2% across Washington. Housing insecurity (16.2% vs 9.9%) and utility shut-off threats (8.2% vs 5.1%) are higher too. 19.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Washington sets a high bar
Zillah is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns, but only 36% of the 285 Washington towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
1 in 7 working-age adults in Zillah has no health insurance
14.1% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.4% across Washington. Checkups ↓
Zillah is behind on routine checkups
It trails Washington on three of five routine checkups and screenings: dentist visits (61.9% vs 67%), cholesterol checks (81.7% vs 84%) and colon screening (61.6% vs 66.2%). 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 Zillah’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Zillah’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Zillah is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns, #182 of 285 in Washington. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 85% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 42%).
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). Zillah’s median household income is $75,000; among the 10,862 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($56K–$94K), it’s healthier than 78%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.5% of Zillah adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Keeping up with care
Share of Zillah adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Out of every 100 Zillah adults…
Zillah runs below WA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Zillah
No hospital or community health center in Zillah 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 Zillah; ≈ 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.
1.1 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Zillah adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Zillah runs above Washington.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Zillah and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zillah | B+ | 37% | 10.2% | 10.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Zillah adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Zillah
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Zillah is better than Washington on 2 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Zillah’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Zillah | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.4%17.7–23.4 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.6–14.9 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15.3–19 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37%32.9–41.3 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 10.2%9–11.6 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 29.2%26.7–31.8 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.8%30–35.6 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.4%19.4–23.5 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.6–11.8 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 5.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5%4.2–5.8 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 2.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.6%10.4–15 | 9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.5%8.9–12.5 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.2%19.1–25.9 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 17.3%14.8–19.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.6%26.1–33.3 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.1%11.4–17.4 | 8.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 68.5%65.2–71.8 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.9%58.9–64.8 | 67% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.7%79.3–83.9 | 84% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.1%67.1–73 | 70.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.6%57.6–65.4 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.9%68–79.2 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.8%20.2–25.4 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 33.5%30.5–36.8 | 28% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.9%16.3–19.6 | 10.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.2%14.6–17.9 | 9.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.2%7.3–9.3 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.5%10.5–12.6 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.5%17.7–21.3 | 11% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.6%25.3–32.4 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.8%10.2–13.5 | 10.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.3%13.4–17.4 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.7–7.3 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.7–8.8 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.1–4 | 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 Zillah
Is Zillah a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Zillah is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #182 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 78%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Zillah?
CDC estimates 37% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.9% and 41.3%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Zillah?
Astria Toppenish Hospital in Toppenish, 3.3 miles in a straight line from Zillah’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Zillah have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.4–17.4%), 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 Zillah 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 Zillah.
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.