Where Arkabutla residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Arkabutla, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Arkabutla. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arkabutla
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Arkabutla
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 7.6% across Mississippi. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.1%), vs 7.5% across Mississippi. COPD is also above the state: 11%, vs 8.6% across Mississippi. In all, Arkabutla runs above Mississippi on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Arkabutla adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Mississippi. 1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food, vs 22.4% of adults 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 Mississippi figure falls outside Arkabutla’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Arkabutla adults…
Arkabutla runs above MS on 6 of 12 conditions. 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.
9.8% of Arkabutla adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Care in and near Arkabutla
No hospital or community health center in Arkabutla 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 Arkabutla; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Arkabutla adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Arkabutla adults are doing
About the same as Mississippi on each measure.
1 in 3 Arkabutla 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.
Arkabutla 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 Arkabutla adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Arkabutla
Why doesn’t Arkabutla have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Arkabutla.
What hospital is closest to Arkabutla?
Highland Hills Medical Center in Senatobia, 10.8 miles in a straight line from Arkabutla’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 Arkabutla?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is M.J. Edwards Center in Coldwater, 8.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Arkabutla.
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.