Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Burns is healthier than 70%
Burns differs from Tennessee on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Burns. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Burns
Burns is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Burns is healthier than 55%. Against the 10,460 towns with similar household incomes ($52K–$86K), it’s healthier than 70%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Burns
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.5%), vs 8.2% across Tennessee. Conditions ↓
Fewer Burns adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Tennessee. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Burns’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Burns’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Burns is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 64% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 35%).
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). Burns’ median household income is $69,167; among the 10,460 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$86K), it’s healthier than 70%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.5% of Burns adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Tennessee.
Out of every 100 Burns adults…
Burns runs below TN on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Burns
No hospital or community health center in Burns 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 Burns; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
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 Burns adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Tennessee.
How Burns adults are doing
About the same as Tennessee 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.
Burns and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Burns adults live with a disability (Tennessee 35.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Burns
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Burns is better than Tennessee on 12 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Tennessee figure falls inside Burns’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Burns | TN | U.S. | vs TN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.9%16.1–21.7 | 22.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%11.9–15.5 | 14.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.6–20.1 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35%27.3–42.7 | 37.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.1–13.4 | 13.6% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 36.6%32.3–40.9 | 39.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39%34.4–43.4 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.5%27.9–35 | 30.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.2–11.8 | 11% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.6–10.5 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.8–7.3 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.4%6.4–8.5 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.3%9–14 | 14.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.7%12.2–17.3 | 17.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.6%19.5–28 | 26.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%12.5–18.4 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.7%29.7–43.8 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.1%7.5–10.9 | 11.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.5%73.7–81 | 78.1% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.1%60.4–67.7 | 58.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.3%86.6–89.9 | 86.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.9%73.8–79.7 | 76.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.6%63.5–73.1 | 63.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.9%66.5–81.9 | 75.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.2%24.1–32.3 | 28.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.1%22.4–29.9 | 27.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.4%10.1–12.9 | 16.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.7%8.4–10.9 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.5–7.2 | 9.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.5%7.4–9.7 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.6%29–38.1 | 35.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.2%12.1–16.3 | 16.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.1%13.1–17.3 | 17.4% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.6–8.5 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.7–8.7 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.8–3.5 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Tennessee figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Burns
Is Burns a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Burns is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Burns?
CDC estimates 35% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.3% and 42.7%, against 37.6% across Tennessee and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Burns?
Tristar Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, 3.2 miles in a straight line from Burns’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Burns have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.5–10.9%), against 11.6% across Tennessee.
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 Burns more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Burns.
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. 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.