Within Washington, Burbank is healthier than 12% of graded towns
Burbank trails Washington on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Burbank. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Burbank
Dental care lags in Burbank
60.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Among those 65 and older, 18.1% have lost all their teeth (Washington 9%). Burbank’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Burbank
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.5%), vs 5.1% across Washington. 1 in 26 adults have had a stroke (3.8%), vs 2.9% across Washington. Heart disease is also above the state: 7%, vs 5.4% across Washington. In all, Burbank runs above Washington on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Burbank is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Burbank’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Burbank’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Burbank’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Burbank is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns, #252 of 285 in Washington. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 71% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 17%).
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 $93,158; among the 9,561 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($70K–$116K), it’s healthier than 21%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Burbank adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Out of every 100 Burbank adults…
Burbank runs above WA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Burbank residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Age-related conditions 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 (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.
5.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Burbank adults are doing
About the same as Washington on each measure.
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.
15.2% of Burbank adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Burbank and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Burbank adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Burbank
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Burbank is better than Washington on 0 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Washington 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 | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.8%19.4–26.4 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.4–18.8 | 12.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16.1–20.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.1%31.6–42.5 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10.3–13.8 | 9.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 33.9%30.5–37.4 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.6%33.1–40.4 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.1%25.3–31 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.5–13.2 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.6–9.3 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.1–8 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.5%6.3–8.9 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.4–4.4 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.1%15–21.5 | 9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.6%12–17.4 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 22.5%18.8–26.6 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13.2–18.6 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.1%25.8–34.7 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.9%9.7–14.6 | 8.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 70%66.1–73.8 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.5%57.4–63.7 | 67% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.1%78.4–83.4 | 84% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.3%68.8–75.5 | 70.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.1%57.5–66.4 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.3%60.9–74.9 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.3%23–29.7 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.3%26–32.6 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.3%11.9–14.8 | 10.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.1%10.7–13.5 | 9.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.5%5.7–7.3 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9%8.2–9.9 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.2%13.7–16.9 | 11% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34%29.7–38.6 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.9%12.5–17.3 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.1%14.8–19.5 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7.1–9.1 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5–6.6 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%8–10.8 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%3.9–5.3 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Burbank
Is Burbank a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Burbank is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #252 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 21%. 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 37.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.6% and 42.5%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Burbank?
Lourdes Medical Center in Pasco, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Burbank’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Burbank have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.7–14.6%), 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 Burbank more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Burbank.
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.