Photo: Frank Schulenburg · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Langley is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns
Langley differs from Washington on 24 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 17 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Langley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Langley
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Langley
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (15.7%), about twice the Washington rate. 37.4% of adults have arthritis, vs 24.4% across Washington. Heart disease is also above the state: 8%, vs 5.4% across Washington. In all, Langley runs above Washington on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 55% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Langley is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Langley’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 ↓
More high blood pressure in Langley, and more people treating it
40.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 81.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Langley keeps up with checkups
It beats Washington on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81% vs 70.7%) and dentist visits (75.8% vs 67%). Checkups ↓
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 Langley’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Langley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Langley is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 98% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 59%.
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). Langley’s median household income is $77,072; among the 10,822 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($58K–$96K), it’s healthier than 98%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Langley adults…
Langley runs below WA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Langley is an older town: 55% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Langley as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Langley
No hospital or community health center in Langley 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 Langley; ≈ 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 Langley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
2.3 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Langley adults are doing
On 3 of 3 measures, Langley does better than 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.
5.1% of Langley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Langley and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley | A | 29.8% | 11.5% | 7.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Langley adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Langley
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Langley is better than Washington on 17 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Langley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Langley | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.1%11.3–17.2 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%10.6–14.9 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.5%9.8–13.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.8%24.8–34.6 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.5%9.6–13.4 | 9.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.9%36.7–44.6 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.9%39.1–46.5 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 37.4%33.5–40.9 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.1–11.5 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 15.7%14.2–17.3 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8%6.9–9.3 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.2%4.8–7.7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4%3.3–4.6 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.2%3.4–5.3 | 9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.2%5.3–9.2 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 14.6%11.2–18.2 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 10.7%8.9–12.6 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 25.9%22.5–30.5 | 31.8% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.6%3.5–5.8 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81%78.1–83.5 | 70.7% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.8%73.4–78.4 | 67% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92.3%91.1–93.4 | 84% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.8%78.8–84.3 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 76.8%73.5–80.7 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.5%71.1–82.5 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.6%18.6–24.5 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.1%17.5–22.7 | 28% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 4.8%4.2–5.4 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 4.9%4.3–5.6 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 2.8%2.4–3.2 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4%3.6–4.4 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.1%4.4–5.7 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.2%23.8–32.8 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.6%10.9–16.5 | 10.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.4%7.7–11.1 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.9%7.7–10.2 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%2.9–4.3 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.8%4.7–7.1 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.4–3.6 | 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 Langley
Is Langley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Langley is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 98%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Langley?
CDC estimates 29.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.8% and 34.6%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Langley?
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett in Everett, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Langley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Langley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.5–5.8%), 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 Langley 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 Langley.
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.