On CDC estimates, Buna is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns
Buna differs from Texas on 20 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Buna. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Buna
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Buna
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Cancer is also above the state: 9%, vs 6.1% across Texas. In all, Buna runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Buna
44.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 31.3% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Buna
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.2%), vs 12.5% across Texas. 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 Texas figure falls outside Buna’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Buna’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Buna is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 26% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 15%).
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). Buna’s median household income is $55,000; among the 7,423 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$69K), it’s healthier than 24%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Buna adults…
Buna runs above TX on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Buna is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Buna as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Buna adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
Care in and near Buna
No hospital or community health center in Buna 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 Buna; ≈ 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 Buna adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Buna runs above Texas.
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.
26.9% of Buna adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Buna and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buna | D | 39.3% | 14.7% | 18.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Buna adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Buna
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Buna is better than Texas on 2 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Buna’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Buna | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.4%21.7–29.5 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.3–18.8 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.3%17.1–21.8 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.3%30.6–48.3 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.7%12.7–16.8 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.9%36.5–45.2 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.8%35.2–44.3 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 30.4%26.9–33.9 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.6 | 9.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.1–10 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.3–9.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.1%8.5–11.7 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.1–5.2 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 31.3%26.5–36.5 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.2%15.2–21.4 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.5%26.2–37.1 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%12.9–18.8 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41%34.1–48.4 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.2%11.4–17.4 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.5%71.6–79.2 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 44.4%40.9–48.2 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85%82.7–87 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.8%75.9–81.2 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.7%52.3–63.1 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 65.9%56.5–74.4 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25%21.3–28.9 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.2%25.5–32.9 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 25.9%23.5–28.4 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.8%16.8–20.9 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.1%12.5–15.8 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.2%12–14.4 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 26.9%24.4–29.5 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.4%32.3–42.8 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.2%16.5–22.3 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.5%15.1–20.1 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%7.9–10.1 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.6%5.7–7.5 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.9%9.4–12.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.2%4.4–6 | 4% | 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 Texas figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Buna
Is Buna a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Buna is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns: ≈ D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 24%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Buna?
CDC estimates 39.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.6% and 48.3%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Buna?
Altus Lumberton Hospital in Lumberton, 20.0 miles in a straight line from Buna’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Buna have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.4–17.4%), against 19.1% across Texas.
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 Buna more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Buna.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Texas 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.