Healthcare in Burien, WA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

26.4%

9.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

24.5%

1.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.4%

2.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.5%

0.9pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

36.0%

Arthritis

22.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.3%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

16.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.5%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

26.7%

Mobility

10.4%

Cognitive

14.2%

Hearing

5.7%

Vision

4.8%

Self-Care

3.5%

Independent Living

7.1%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.7 mi

Highline Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Highline Medical Center	1.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Seattle Va Medical Center (Va Puget Sound Healthcare System)	4.5 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	5/5	✓
Navos - Inpatient Services	5.4 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Valley Medical Center	7.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Harborview Medical Center	8.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓

Burien has an obesity rate of 26.4%, which is 9.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.5%, 1.0pp above the national average. About 11.5% of adults lack health insurance. 69.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.