Where Bunn residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bunn, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bunn. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bunn
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Bunn
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), vs 7.1% across North Carolina. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.6% across North Carolina. Diabetes is also above the state: 16%, vs 12% across North Carolina. In all, Bunn runs above North Carolina on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Bunn
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.8%), vs 15.2% across North Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (11.3% vs 8.1%) and no reliable transportation (11.3% vs 8.4%) are higher too. 19.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Bunn
The closest emergency room is Wakemed, Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, 22.3 miles away in a straight line. And 11.3% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 8.4% across North Carolina. For everyday care, Advance Community Health is closer (9.9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Bunn, and more people treating it
43.6% of adults have high blood pressure (North Carolina 36.8%), but 79.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.7% statewide. 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 North Carolina figure falls outside Bunn’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bunn adults…
Bunn runs above NC on 7 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.
19.5% of Bunn adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Care in and near Bunn
No hospital or community health center in Bunn 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 Bunn; ≈ 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 Bunn adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Carolina
Share of adults, with the North Carolina figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Bunn adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Bunn 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.
Bunn and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bunn adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bunn
Why doesn’t Bunn have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bunn.
What hospital is closest to Bunn?
Wakemed, Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, 22.3 miles in a straight line from Bunn’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bunn?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Advance Community Health-Franklin County Careplex in Louisburg, 9.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bunn.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The North Carolina 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.