Photo: Steven Baltakatei Sandoval · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Bucoda residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bucoda, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bucoda. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bucoda
Depression is more common in Bucoda
3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (30.7%), vs 25.1% across Washington. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 20%, vs 16.4% across Washington. Mind & connection ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Bucoda
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (13.4%), vs 10.2% across Washington. Utility shut-off threats (7% vs 5.1%) and no reliable transportation (9.7% vs 7.2%) are higher too. 16.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Bucoda
1 in 8 adults smoke cigarettes (13.3%), 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 Bucoda’s likely range.
How Bucoda adults are doing
On 3 of 3 measures, Bucoda runs above Washington.
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.
16.9% of Bucoda adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Bucoda adults…
Bucoda runs above WA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bucoda
No hospital or community health center in Bucoda 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 Bucoda; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bucoda adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Bucoda 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 Bucoda adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Bucoda
Why doesn’t Bucoda have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bucoda.
What hospital is closest to Bucoda?
Providence Centralia Hospital in Centralia, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Bucoda’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bucoda?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Valley View Health Center Tenino in Tenino, 4.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bucoda.
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.