Frithland · Photo: Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD · CC BY-SA 4.0Bunkie’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Bunkie differs from Louisiana on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bunkie. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bunkie
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Bunkie
1 in 5 adults have COPD (18.6%), about twice the Louisiana rate. 1 in 11 adults have had a stroke (9.1%), about twice the Louisiana rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 13.7%, vs 7.5% across Louisiana. In all, Bunkie runs above Louisiana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Bunkie adults get no exercise
1 in 2 adults get no exercise outside work (50.9%), vs 30.3% across Louisiana. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Bunkie
42.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.2% across Louisiana. Among those 65 and older, 40.3% have lost all their teeth (Louisiana 18.1%). 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 Louisiana figure falls outside Bunkie’s likely range.
What’s behind Bunkie’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bunkie is near the bottom of U.S. towns, #158 of 161 in Louisiana. All seven of Bunkie’s estimates fall in the lowest 1% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is diabetes: 27.2% of adults, against 15.2% across Louisiana and 12% nationally.
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). Bunkie’s median household income is $22,267; among the 128 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($17K–$28K), it’s healthier than 3%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Bunkie compares well: binge drinking, 11.7% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.8% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Bunkie adults…
Bunkie runs above LA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Louisiana
Share of adults, with the Louisiana figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bunkie adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Care in and near Bunkie
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Bunkie, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Bunkie; ≈ 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 Bunkie adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Bunkie runs above Louisiana.
2 in 5 Bunkie adults feel lonely. 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.
53.1% of Bunkie adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Bunkie and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bunkie | D− | 51.6% | 27.2% | 30.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bunkie adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bunkie
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bunkie is better than Louisiana on 2 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Bunkie’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bunkie | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 45.3%40.7–50.5 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 24.6%21.9–27.9 | 15.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 24.1%21.5–27.2 | 19.3% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 51.6%43.5–60.8 | 40% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 27.2%24.3–30.7 | 15.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 59.6%55.3–64.5 | 42.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.9%39.5–48.9 | 38.3% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 40.5%36.8–44.8 | 29.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13%11.5–14.8 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%6.9–8.6 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 13.7%12.3–15.5 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 18.6%16.3–21.3 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 9.1%8.2–10.3 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 40.3%34.7–45.6 | 18.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 30.7%26.6–35.2 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 50.9%44.8–57.4 | 30.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.7%9.5–14.6 | 16.9% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.6%37.5–51.7 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.3%12.3–18.6 | 8.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 84%81.1–87 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 42.6%38.7–46.5 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.1%80.8–85.5 | 86.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.8%80.6–85.2 | 78.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.1%55.4–66.5 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.3%68.2–82.9 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.5%23.7–32 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 40%34.4–45.8 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 35.5%30.9–40.4 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 49.5%43.7–54.7 | 22.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 33.2%29.1–37 | 16.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 28.6%25.3–31.9 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 25%21.8–28.1 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 53.1%47.5–58 | 19% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 55.2%50–60.9 | 38% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 34.9%31.4–39.2 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 27.9%24.6–31.4 | 18.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 12.3%11–13.9 | 8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 16.8%14.9–18.9 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 21.2%18.7–24.1 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 13.3%11.6–15.1 | 5.1% | 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 Louisiana figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Bunkie
Is Bunkie a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bunkie is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health, #158 of 161 in Louisiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 3%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bunkie?
CDC estimates 51.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 43.5% and 60.8%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bunkie?
Bunkie General Hospital in Bunkie, 0.6 miles in a straight line from Bunkie’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Bunkie have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.3–18.6%), against 8.9% across Louisiana.
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 Bunkie more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays D−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bunkie.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Louisiana 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.