Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Burley is healthier than 49%
Burley differs from Washington on 8 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Burley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Burley
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in Burley
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 7.9% across Washington. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.8%), vs 24.4% across Washington. COPD is also above the state: 6.2%, vs 5.1% across Washington. In all, Burley runs above Washington on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%), and cancer, arthritis and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Burley’s lead shrinks
Burley is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns, but 49% of the 6,009 towns with similar household incomes ($89K–$148K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
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 Burley’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Burley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Burley is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 93% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 56%.
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). Burley’s median household income is $118,047; among the 6,009 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($89K–$148K), it’s healthier than 49%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Burley adults…
Burley runs above WA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Burley is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Burley as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Burley
No hospital or community health center in Burley 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 Burley; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
0.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Burley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
How Burley adults are doing
About the same as Washington on each measure.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.4% of Burley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Burley and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burley | A− | 33.2% | 10.4% | 11.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Burley adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Burley
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Burley is better than Washington on 1 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Burley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Burley | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.9%13.6–18.5 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%12–15.6 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.9–18.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.2%29.3–37.3 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.4%9–11.9 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.2%32.3–38.1 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.6%32.7–38.5 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.8%27.3–32.5 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.7–13.3 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.3%9.3–11.3 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.5–7 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.2%5.3–7.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.4%3–3.8 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.8%10.5–15.2 | 9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.8%9.7–14 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 17.3%14.5–20.3 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.9%14.8–19.2 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.8%30.1–37.3 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.4%5.2–7.9 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.9%70–75.8 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.4%63.5–69.1 | 67% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%83.7–87.2 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.7%70.7–76.6 | 70.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.7%64–71.1 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.4%66.4–77.5 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.5%23.8–29.4 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27%24.4–29.9 | 28% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.1%8.1–10.2 | 10.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.4%8.3–10.5 | 9.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.3%4.6–6 | 5.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.9%6.3–7.6 | 7.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.4%9.3–11.7 | 11% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.9%24.6–31.5 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.5%10.8–14.6 | 10.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.9%12.2–15.8 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.3–8 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.5–4.6 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.2–8.2 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%2.9–3.9 | 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 Burley
Is Burley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Burley is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns: A− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Burley?
CDC estimates 33.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.3% and 37.3%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Burley?
St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor, 3.8 miles in a straight line from Burley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Burley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–7.9%), 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 Burley 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 Burley.
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.