Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Burbank is healthier than 34%
Burbank differs from California on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Burbank. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Burbank
Against towns with similar incomes, Burbank’s lead shrinks
Burbank is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns, but 34% of the 4,098 towns with similar household incomes ($101K–$168K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Burbank
Burbank runs below California on seven chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.3% vs 5.6%), stroke (2.4% vs 3.1%) and COPD (4% vs 5.1%). A young population is part of it: only 9% of residents are 65 or older (California 16%). Conditions ↓
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 California figure falls outside Burbank’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Burbank’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Burbank is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns, #283 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 90% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 50%).
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). Burbank’s median household income is $134,518; among the 4,098 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($101K–$168K), it’s healthier than 34%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Burbank adults…
Burbank runs below CA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Burbank residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Burbank
No hospital or community health center in Burbank 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 Burbank; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Burbank adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Burbank adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
2 in 5 Burbank adults feel lonely. 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.
12.7% of Burbank adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Burbank and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank | A− | 27.7% | 9.9% | 10.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Burbank adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Burbank
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Burbank is better than California on 10 and worse on 2; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Burbank’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Burbank | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.5%16.6–22.7 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.8%10.2–13.6 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.3–18.6 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.7%23.4–32.1 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.9%8.6–11.4 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 25.9%23–28.8 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.5%28.4–34.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 16.5%14.4–18.6 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.1%8–10.2 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.3%3.8–4.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4%3.4–4.7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.2–2.7 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.2%5–7.6 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.3%8.4–12.5 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24%20–28.1 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%13.1–18.1 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32%28.3–35.9 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.6%8.1–13.5 | 10.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 68.3%64.8–71.8 | 71.9% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.1%63.3–68.9 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.5%82.4–86.6 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 66.1%62.7–69.4 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.4%54.1–62.5 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.5%71.3–83 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.2%18.4–24.1 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 39.3%35.2–43.7 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.2%24.7–32 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.7%12.6–19.3 | 17.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.3%11.7–17.2 | 14.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.8%5.7–8.1 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.6%7.1–10.2 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.7%10–15.8 | 15.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.2%23.4–31.2 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11%9.4–13 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.7%11.7–16 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.8%4.2–5.5 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.1–5.5 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%5.9–8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.8–3.7 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 California figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Burbank
Is Burbank a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Burbank is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #283 of 847 in California. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Burbank?
CDC estimates 27.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.4% and 32.1%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Burbank?
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, 0.3 miles in a straight line from Burbank’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Burbank have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.1–13.5%), against 10.6% across California.
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 Burbank more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Burbank.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The California 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.