Washington State Women, Infants, Children (WIC) Clinic Proximity Map

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Key points

This map illustrates the current reach of WIC clinics in Washington and acts as a starting point for future need and accessibility considerations.

Map

This map displays all Washington State WIC Clinic locations as of July 2024 and displays a proximity analysis of drive distance (<15 minutes and 15-30 minutes). Additionally, population approximations based on American Community Survey 2018-2022 data are provided for these drive distances; along with 1 mile and 5 mile radius approximations. As of August 2024, there were 208 WIC clinics in Washington State. Approximately 6.18 million people live within a 15 minute drive of a WIC clinic, that is 80% of the total population. Approximately 7.17 million people live within a 30 minute drive of a WIC clinic, that is 93% of the total population. Approximately 1.4 million people live within a 1 mile radius of a WIC clinic, that is 18% of the total population. Finally, approximately 6.36 million people live within a 5 mile radius of a WIC clinic, that is 83% of the total population.
Washington State WIC Clinic Proximity Map

Data sources

This map displays all Washington State WIC Clinic locations as of July 2024 and displays a proximity analysis of drive distance (<15 minutes and 15-30 minutes). Additionally, population approximations based on American Community Survey 2018-2022 data are provided for these drive distances; along with 1 mile and 5 mile radius approximations. As of August 2024, there were 208 WIC clinics in Washington State. Approximately 6.18 million people live within a 15 minute drive of a WIC clinic, that is 80% of the total population. Approximately 7.17 million people live within a 30 minute drive of a WIC clinic, that is 93% of the total population. Approximately 1.4 million people live within a 1 mile radius of a WIC clinic, that is 18% of the total population. Finally, approximately 6.36 million people live within a 5 mile radius of a WIC clinic, that is 83% of the total population.

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Health care locations; U.S. Census

Population proximity analysis to Washington WIC Clinic locations using block group centroids. Population approximations were summarized within drive minutes and mile distances.

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Shelby Winters, Research Investigator in the Office of Nutrition Services
Washington State Department of Health
(360) 236-2534
Shelby.winters@doh.wa.gov

Shelby Winters, Research Investigator in the Office of Nutrition Services, Washington State Department of Health. Accessed from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Chronic Disease Map Gallery.