Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Arnold Line is healthier than 74%
Arnold Line differs from Mississippi on 11 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Arnold Line. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arnold Line
Arnold Line is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Arnold Line is healthier than 41%. Against the 7,030 towns with similar household incomes ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 74%. Health Grade ↓
Heart disease and COPD are less common in Arnold Line
Arnold Line runs below Mississippi on six chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (5.4% vs 7.5%), COPD (6.2% vs 8.6%) and stroke (3.3% vs 4.5%). 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 Arnold Line’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Arnold Line’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Arnold Line is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 77% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 12%).
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). Arnold Line’s median household income is $53,750; among the 7,030 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 74%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Arnold Line compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.9% (U.S. 7.9%); coronary heart disease, 5.4% (U.S. 6.4%).
Out of every 100 Arnold Line adults…
Arnold Line runs below MS on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Arnold Line
No hospital or community health center in Arnold Line 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 Arnold Line; ≈ 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 Arnold Line adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Arnold Line adults are doing
About the same as Mississippi on each measure.
1 in 3 Arnold Line 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.3% of Arnold Line adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Arnold Line and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Line | C+ | 41.7% | 12.1% | 14.5% | CDC place |
| Hattiesburg | C− | 38.5% | 13.6% | 16.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Arnold Line adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Arnold Line
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Arnold Line is better than Mississippi on 10 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Mississippi figure falls inside Arnold Line’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Arnold Line | MS | U.S. | vs MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.6%17.8–23.3 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%10.8–13.9 | 14.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.4–19.6 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.7%34.9–48.4 | 40.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.1%10.5–13.8 | 15.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 39.5%35.5–43.4 | 44.9% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34%30–37.8 | 38.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 24%21.3–26.9 | 29.9% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.9%5.4–6.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.8–6 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.2%5.4–7 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.6 | 4.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.2%14.1–20.6 | 18.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.5%12.3–17 | 16.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 30.3%25.8–34.8 | 34% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.6%12–17.4 | 13.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.8%37.7–50.2 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.8%8.1–11.7 | 11.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.1%77.8–84.1 | 81.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85%83–87.2 | 86.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.6%71.7–77.4 | 79.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.4%54.2–64.5 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.3%63.8–79.5 | 74% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21%17.8–24.4 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.9%29.9–40 | 36.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.2%23.4–31.3 | 28.9% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.2%17.8–24.7 | 22.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.3%14.6–20.2 | 16.8% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.3%10.4–14.4 | 11.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.1%10.4–13.9 | 11.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.3%10.7–15.9 | 13.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.2%29.9–38.6 | 38.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.4%12.5–16.2 | 18.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.6%14.6–18.8 | 17.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.4–6.9 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%8.1–10.4 | 10.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 5.3% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Arnold Line
Is Arnold Line a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Arnold Line is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns: C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Arnold Line?
CDC estimates 41.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.9% and 48.4%, against 40.4% across Mississippi and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Arnold Line?
Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg, 1.2 miles in a straight line from Arnold Line’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Arnold Line have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.1–11.7%), 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 Arnold Line more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Arnold Line.
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.