Photo: DwayneP. The original uploader was DwayneP at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Bulls Gap residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bulls Gap, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bulls Gap. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bulls Gap
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Bulls Gap
1 in 6 adults have COPD (15.9%), vs 8.6% across Tennessee. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.1%), vs 7% across Tennessee. Stroke is also above the state: 5.8%, vs 3.7% across Tennessee. In all, Bulls Gap runs above Tennessee on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Bulls Gap adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.3%), vs 26.6% across Tennessee. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Bulls Gap
44.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Tennessee. Among those 65 and older, 19.9% have lost all their teeth (Tennessee 14.6%). 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 Tennessee figure falls outside Bulls Gap’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bulls Gap adults…
Bulls Gap runs above TN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Tennessee
Share of adults, with the Tennessee figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bulls Gap adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Tennessee.
Care in and near Bulls Gap
1 community health center in Bulls Gap, 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 Bulls Gap; ≈ 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 Bulls Gap adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Bulls Gap runs above Tennessee.
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.
23.7% of Bulls Gap adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Tennessee.
Bulls Gap 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 Bulls Gap adults live with a disability (Tennessee 35.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bulls Gap
Why doesn’t Bulls Gap have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bulls Gap.
What hospital is closest to Bulls Gap?
Hawkins County Memorial Hospital in Rogersville, 10.2 miles in a straight line from Bulls Gap’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 Bulls Gap?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Bulls Gap Medical Center in Bulls Gap, 0.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bulls Gap.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Tennessee 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.