Bethel Presbyterian Church · Photo: Mthunter58 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Alcorn State University residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Alcorn State University, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Alcorn State University. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alcorn State University
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Alcorn State University
Alcorn State University runs below Mississippi on eight chronic conditions, most of all cancer (0.8% vs 7.6%), heart disease (1.2% vs 7.5%) and arthritis (6.8% vs 29.9%). A young population is part of it: only 0% of residents are 65 or older (Mississippi 17%). Conditions ↓
Mental distress runs high in Alcorn State University
1 in 4 adults are in frequent mental distress (26%), vs 17.3% across Mississippi. Loneliness is above the state too: 54.1%, vs 36.4% across Mississippi. Mind & connection ↓
Alcorn State University is short on primary care and dental care
Alcorn State University’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and dental care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Few Alcorn State University adults smoke
8.3% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 16.9% across Mississippi. 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 Mississippi figure falls outside Alcorn State University’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Alcorn State University adults…
Alcorn State University runs below MS on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
How Alcorn State University adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Alcorn State University runs above Mississippi.
5 in 10 Alcorn State University 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Mississippi
Share of adults, with the Mississippi figure marked.
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Care in and near Alcorn State University
No hospital or community health center in Alcorn State University 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 Alcorn State University; ≈ 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 Alcorn State University adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.5% of Alcorn State University adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Alcorn State University and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Alcorn State University adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Alcorn State University
Why doesn’t Alcorn State University have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Alcorn State University.
What hospital is closest to Alcorn State University?
Claiborne County Hospital in Port Gibson, 10.2 miles in a straight line from Alcorn State University’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 Alcorn State University?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Tensas Community Health Center in Saint Joseph, 6.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alcorn State University.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Mississippi 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.