Where Burna residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Burna, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Burna. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Burna
Dental care lags in Burna
51.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Kentucky. Among those 65 and older, 32.6% have lost all their teeth (Kentucky 18.9%). Checkups ↓
COPD and stroke run high in Burna
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.4%), vs 10.2% across Kentucky. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 4% across Kentucky. In all, Burna runs above Kentucky on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Burna
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (24.3%), vs 18.5% across Kentucky. 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 Kentucky figure falls outside Burna’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Burna adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Out of every 100 Burna adults…
Burna runs above KY on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kentucky
Share of adults, with the Kentucky figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Burna
No hospital or community health center in Burna 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 Burna; ≈ 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).
How Burna adults are doing
About the same as Kentucky 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.
19.6% of Burna adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Burna 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 Burna adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Burna
Why doesn’t Burna have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Burna.
What hospital is closest to Burna?
Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Burna’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Burna.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Kentucky 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.