Where Bude residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bude, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bude. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bude
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Bude
1 in 7 adults have COPD (15%), vs 8.6% across Mississippi. 1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (7.7%), vs 4.5% across Mississippi. Diabetes is also above the state: 24.4%, vs 15.5% across Mississippi. In all, Bude runs above Mississippi on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Bude
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (38.1%), vs 22.4% across Mississippi. Utility shut-off threats (19.7% vs 11.2%) and no reliable transportation (19.4% vs 11.9%) are higher too. 30% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Bude adults get no exercise
46.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 34% across Mississippi. 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 Mississippi figure falls outside Bude’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bude adults…
Bude runs above MS on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
30% of Bude adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Everyday habits, side by side with Mississippi
Share of adults, with the Mississippi figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Bude
No hospital or community health center in Bude 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 Bude; ≈ 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 Bude adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Bude adults are doing
About the same as Mississippi on each measure.
2 in 5 Bude 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.
Bude 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 Bude adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bude
Why doesn’t Bude have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bude.
What hospital is closest to Bude?
Franklin County Memorial Hospital in Meadville, 1.5 miles in a straight line from Bude’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bude?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Health Care Clinic, Inc. --Meadville in Meadville, 3.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bude.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Mississippi 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.