Where Artesia residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Artesia, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Artesia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Artesia
Artesia keeps up with checkups
It beats Mississippi on three of four routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.4% vs 81.5%) and cholesterol checks (89.9% vs 86.2%). Checkups ↓
COPD and cancer are less common in Artesia
Artesia runs below Mississippi on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (6.2% vs 8.6%), cancer (5.8% vs 7.6%) and heart disease (6% vs 7.5%). 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 Artesia’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Artesia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
Out of every 100 Artesia adults…
Artesia runs below MS on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Artesia
No hospital or community health center in Artesia 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 Artesia; ≈ 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.
How Artesia adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Artesia does better than Mississippi.
4 in 10 Artesia 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.
13.6% of Artesia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Artesia 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 Artesia adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Artesia
Why doesn’t Artesia have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Artesia.
What hospital is closest to Artesia?
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Oktibbeha County in Starkville, 11.0 miles in a straight line from Artesia’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Artesia.
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.