Where Austin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Austin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 38676. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Austin
Making ends meet is harder in Austin
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (39.1%), vs 22.4% across Mississippi. Utility shut-off threats (20.8% vs 11.2%) and no reliable transportation (20% vs 11.9%) are higher too. 29.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Austin
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.6%), vs 4.5% across Mississippi. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (21.9%), vs 15.5% across Mississippi. COPD is also above the state: 11.7%, vs 8.6% across Mississippi. In all, Austin runs above Mississippi on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Austin adults get no exercise
44.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 34% 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 Austin’s likely range; Austin’s figures come from ZIP code 38676, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
29.5% of Austin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Out of every 100 Austin adults…
Austin runs below MS on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Care in and near Austin
No hospital or community health center in Austin 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 Austin; ≈ 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 Austin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Austin adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Austin runs above Mississippi.
2 in 5 Austin 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.
Austin 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 Austin adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Austin
Why doesn’t Austin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Austin.
What hospital is closest to Austin?
Highland Hills Medical Center in Senatobia, 28.0 miles in a straight line from Austin’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 Austin?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Aaron E. Henry - Tunica Clinic in Tunica, 4.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Austin.
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.