Where Bassfield residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bassfield, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bassfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bassfield
Stroke, heart disease and COPD run high in Bassfield
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.7%), vs 4.5% across Mississippi. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.7%), vs 7.5% across Mississippi. COPD is also above the state: 12.2%, vs 8.6% across Mississippi. In all, Bassfield runs above Mississippi on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Bassfield
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (32.4%), vs 22.4% across Mississippi. Utility shut-off threats (16.6% vs 11.2%) and no reliable transportation (16.7% vs 11.9%) are higher too. 23.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Bassfield adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (42.3%), 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 Bassfield’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bassfield adults…
Bassfield runs above MS on 7 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.
23.6% of Bassfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
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 Bassfield
No hospital or community health center in Bassfield 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 Bassfield; ≈ 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 Bassfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Bassfield adults are doing
About the same as Mississippi on each measure.
2 in 5 Bassfield 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.
Bassfield 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 Bassfield adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bassfield
Why doesn’t Bassfield have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bassfield.
What hospital is closest to Bassfield?
Jefferson Davis Community Hospital Cah in Prentiss, 10.2 miles in a straight line from Bassfield’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 Bassfield?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Health Care Clinic, Prentiss-Head Start in Prentiss, 8.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bassfield.
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.