Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Fingers-of-Pyrex~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims). · CC BY-SA 2.5On CDC estimates, Amory is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns
Amory differs from Mississippi on 6 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Amory. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Amory
Amory looks healthier next to Mississippi than next to the country
It’s healthier than 44% of the 101 Mississippi towns we grade, but 10% of towns nationwide. Much of Mississippi scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Amory is in the bottom 10% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Amory is healthier than only 10% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Amory
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 7.6% across Mississippi. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 8.6% across Mississippi. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.2%, vs 7.5% across Mississippi. In all, Amory runs above Mississippi on four of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Mississippi figure falls outside Amory’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Amory’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Amory is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns, #57 of 101 in Mississippi. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 37% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Amory’s median household income is $52,901; among the 6,755 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$66K), it’s healthier than 19%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Few Mississippi towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Amory is healthier than 44% of graded towns, against 10% nationally.
Where Amory compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.5% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Amory adults…
Amory runs above MS on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Amory
1 hospital in Amory, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Amory; ≈ 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 Mississippi
Share of adults, with the Mississippi figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Amory adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Amory adults are doing
About the same as Mississippi on each measure.
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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.
14% of Amory adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Amory and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amory | D | 42% | 17% | 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 Amory adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Amory
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Amory is better than Mississippi on 1 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Mississippi figure falls inside Amory’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Amory | MS | U.S. | vs MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.3%23.8–31.1 | 24.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%14.8–19.3 | 14.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.5–20.1 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42%34.2–49.9 | 40.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17%14.7–19.4 | 15.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 48.3%43.6–52.7 | 44.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.4%37.6–47.1 | 38.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.2%30.5–37.9 | 29.9% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.7–11.4 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.6–10.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.2%8.2–10.3 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.6%9.2–12.1 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.4%4.9–6 | 4.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.1%15.8–22.9 | 18.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.2%15.4–21.2 | 16.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 39%33.4–44.6 | 34% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.1%9.7–14.7 | 13.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.9%31.6–44.2 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.6%9.5–13.9 | 11.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.6%79.2–85.6 | 81.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87%85.1–88.7 | 86.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.5%79.9–84.7 | 79.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.7%59.8–69.6 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.3%65.2–80.6 | 74% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.1%16.7–23.6 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.6%30.7–40.6 | 36.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.5%24.8–32.4 | 28.9% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.5%19.5–25.5 | 22.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.8%13.8–17.9 | 16.8% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.7%9.4–12.2 | 11.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.5%10.2–13 | 11.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14%12–16.3 | 13.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.7%38.5–48.7 | 38.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23.1%20.2–26.2 | 18.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.7%16.3–21.3 | 17.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.3%9.1–11.7 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8%7.1–9 | 7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.9%10.3–13.5 | 10.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 5.3% | 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 Mississippi figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Amory
Is Amory a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Amory is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns: D for health, #57 of 101 in Mississippi. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 19%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Amory?
CDC estimates 42% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.2% and 49.9%, against 40.4% across Mississippi and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Amory?
North Mississippi Medical Center-Gilmore Amory in Amory, 0.6 miles in a straight line from Amory’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Amory have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.5–13.9%), against 11.5% across Mississippi.
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 Amory more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Amory.
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. 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.