Photo: Steven Pavlov · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Buckley is healthier than 15%
Buckley differs from Washington on 11 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Buckley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Buckley
Washington sets a high bar
Buckley is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns, but only 21% of the 285 Washington towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Buckley’s lead shrinks
Buckley is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns, but 15% of the 5,106 towns with similar household incomes ($93K–$156K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Mental distress runs high in Buckley
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (19.4%), vs 16.4% across Washington. Depression is above the state too: 29.1%, vs 25.1% across Washington. Mind & connection ↓
Obesity, COPD and arthritis run high in Buckley
2 in 5 adults have obesity (37.6%), vs 30.6% across Washington. 1 in 16 adults have COPD (6.2%), vs 5.1% across Washington. Arthritis is also above the state: 28.3%, vs 24.4% across Washington. In all, Buckley runs above Washington on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Buckley
1 in 8 adults smoke cigarettes (13.2%), vs 10.1% across Washington. Habits ↓
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 Buckley’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Buckley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Buckley is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns, #225 of 285 in Washington. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 86% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 14%).
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). Buckley’s median household income is $124,583; among the 5,106 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($93K–$156K), it’s healthier than 15%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Most Washington towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Buckley is healthier than 21% of graded towns, against 56% nationally.
How Buckley adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Buckley runs above Washington.
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Out of every 100 Buckley adults…
Buckley runs below WA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
2.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Buckley
No hospital or community health center in Buckley 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 Buckley; ≈ 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 Buckley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11% of Buckley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Buckley and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckley | B | 37.6% | 10.4% | 13.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Buckley adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Buckley
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Buckley is better than Washington on 1 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Buckley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Buckley | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.9%15.4–20.6 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13.1–16.7 | 12.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%17.5–21.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.6%34.2–40.8 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 10.4%9.2–11.6 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.3%31–35.4 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.4%34.1–38.5 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.3%26.3–30.3 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.3–12.5 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.7–9.4 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.2–6.7 | 5.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.2%5.3–7.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.8–3.6 | 2.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.4%6.2–8.8 | 9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.2%10.7–15.7 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 19.3%16.5–22.2 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.8%15.9–19.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.7%33.9–39.4 | 31.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.8%6.1–9.9 | 8.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.2%67.6–72.6 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.5%62.2–66.8 | 67% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.6%80.5–84.7 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.9%68.5–73.1 | 70.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.1%64.5–69.8 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.2%67.7–76.4 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.1%26.7–31.5 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.6%25.5–29.7 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.2%9.2–11.2 | 10.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.1%9.1–11.2 | 9.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.3%4.7–6 | 5.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.3%6.6–7.9 | 7.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11%10–12.1 | 11% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.1%29.8–36.6 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13%11.2–14.9 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.9%14.7–19.2 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.7–8.4 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.8–5 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.1–9.6 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%2.9–4 | 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 Buckley
Is Buckley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Buckley is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #225 of 285 in Washington. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Buckley?
CDC estimates 37.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.2% and 40.8%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Buckley?
St. Elizabeth Hospital in Enumclaw, 3.5 miles in a straight line from Buckley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Buckley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–9.9%), 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 Buckley 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 Buckley.
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.