Photo: Ktkvtsh · CC BY 4.0Where Mound residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mound, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 71282. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mound
Dental care lags in Mound
43.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.2% across Louisiana. Among those 65 and older, 29.2% have lost all their teeth (Louisiana 18.1%). Mound’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Mound
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. 1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.5%), vs 8.5% across Louisiana. Diabetes is also above the state: 22.9%, vs 15.2% across Louisiana. In all, Mound runs above Louisiana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Mound
43.8% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 22.5% across Louisiana (about twice the Louisiana rate). Utility shut-off threats (26.3% vs 12.4%) and no reliable transportation (22.3% vs 11.3%) are higher too. 45% of adults receive SNAP, vs 19% 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 Louisiana figure falls outside Mound’s likely range; Mound’s figures come from ZIP code 71282, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mound adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Out of every 100 Mound adults…
Mound runs below LA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
45% of Mound adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Care in and near Mound
No hospital or community health center in Mound 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 Mound; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Louisiana
Share of adults, with the Louisiana figure marked.
How Mound adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Mound runs above Louisiana.
2 in 5 Mound adults feel lonely. 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.
Mound and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta | — | — | — | — |
Delta: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mound adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mound
Why doesn’t Mound have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mound.
What hospital is closest to Mound?
Madison Parish Hospital in Tallulah, 10.6 miles in a straight line from Mound’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 Mound?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Jackson-Hinds Vicksburg Warren Family Health Care Clinic in Vicksburg, 9.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mound.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Louisiana 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.