Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Bar Nunn is healthier than 42%
Bar Nunn differs from Wyoming on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bar Nunn. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bar Nunn
Binge drinking is the habit Bar Nunn doesn’t win on
18.7% of adults binge drink, vs 15.4% across Wyoming. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Bar Nunn’s lead shrinks
Bar Nunn is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns, but 42% of the 8,762 towns with similar household incomes ($74K–$124K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Heart disease and cancer are less common in Bar Nunn
Bar Nunn runs below Wyoming on eight chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.3% vs 6.5%), cancer (6.3% vs 8.9%) and stroke (2.4% vs 3.3%). A young population is part of it: only 14% of residents are 65 or older (Wyoming 19%). Conditions ↓
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 Wyoming figure falls outside Bar Nunn’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Bar Nunn’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bar Nunn is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns, #11 of 28 in Wyoming. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 93% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 28%).
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). Bar Nunn’s median household income is $98,804; among the 8,762 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($74K–$124K), it’s healthier than 42%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wyoming
Share of adults, with the Wyoming figure marked.
4.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Bar Nunn adults…
Bar Nunn runs below WY on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bar Nunn
No hospital or community health center in Bar Nunn 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 Bar Nunn; ≈ 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 Bar Nunn adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wyoming.
How Bar Nunn adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Bar Nunn runs above Wyoming.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.1% of Bar Nunn adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Wyoming.
Bar Nunn and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Nunn | B | 36.7% | 8.7% | 16.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bar Nunn adults live with a disability (Wyoming 30.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bar Nunn
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bar Nunn is better than Wyoming on 8 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Wyoming figure falls inside Bar Nunn’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bar Nunn | WY | U.S. | vs WY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17%14.4–19.9 | 18.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12%10.4–13.7 | 13.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.3%15.9–20.5 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.7%31.8–41.5 | 33.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.7%7.5–10 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 24.9%22.1–27.6 | 31.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 28.5%25.4–31.4 | 33.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 20%17.7–22.2 | 25.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.3–12 | 10.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.3%5.6–7 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.3%3.8–4.9 | 6.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.9%5–6.9 | 7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.2–2.8 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.3%11.6–17.1 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.5%13.5–19.5 | 14% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.8%21–28.7 | 25.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.7%15.8–21.8 | 15.4% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.1%30.5–39.8 | 32.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.3%9.7–15.3 | 11.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 66.4%62.5–70.1 | 69.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.1%61.6–68.4 | 62.7% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.5%76.4–82.3 | 82.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 66.1%62.2–69.6 | 73% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.4%52.6–61.9 | 59.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.7%61.4–75.4 | 67.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.8%21.4–28 | 21.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.6%19.5–25.8 | 20.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.3%9–11.6 | 9.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.2%9.8–12.7 | 9.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.5–8.5 | 6.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.8%6.1–7.6 | 6.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.1%5.1–7.1 | 6.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.8%25.9–33.9 | 30.7% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.8%9.1–12.5 | 13.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.7%13.4–18.2 | 14.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.1–6.7 | 8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.4–4.4 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.3–8.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.6–3.5 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Wyoming figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Bar Nunn
Is Bar Nunn a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bar Nunn is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #11 of 28 in Wyoming. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bar Nunn?
CDC estimates 36.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.8% and 41.5%, against 33.7% across Wyoming and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bar Nunn?
Banner Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Bar Nunn’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bar Nunn have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.7–15.3%), against 11.6% across Wyoming.
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 Bar Nunn 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 Bar Nunn.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Wyoming 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.