Where Burns residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Burns, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
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 an older town
37% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wyoming. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Burns with the state. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Burns
The closest emergency room is Cheyenne Regional Medical Center in Cheyenne, 24.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Burns keeps up with checkups
It beats Wyoming on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (71.2% vs 62.7%) and cholesterol checks (85.5% vs 82.2%). 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 Wyoming figure falls outside Burns’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Burns adults…
Burns runs below WY on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Burns is an older town: 37% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wyoming. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Burns as about how healthy they are.
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 (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Burns adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wyoming.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wyoming
Share of adults, with the Wyoming figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Burns adults are doing
About the same as Wyoming 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.3% of Burns adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Wyoming.
Burns 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 Burns adults live with a disability (Wyoming 30.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Burns
Why doesn’t Burns have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Burns.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Burns.
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. 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.