Where Benton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Benton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Benton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Benton
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Benton
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.3%), vs 8.6% across Mississippi. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.3%), vs 7.5% across Mississippi. Stroke is also above the state: 5.9%, vs 4.5% across Mississippi. In all, Benton runs above Mississippi on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Benton is short on primary care and dental care
Benton’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and dental care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Benton
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.2%), vs 16.9% across Mississippi. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Benton, and more people treating it
50.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Mississippi 44.9%), but 84.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Benton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Benton adults…
Benton runs above MS on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Benton
No hospital or community health center in Benton 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 Benton; ≈ 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 Benton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Benton adults are doing
About the same as Mississippi on each measure.
4 in 10 Benton 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.
15.2% of Benton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Benton 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 Benton adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Benton
Why doesn’t Benton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Benton.
What hospital is closest to Benton?
Baptist Medical Center-Yazoo in Yazoo City, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Benton’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 Benton?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is G.A. Carmichael FHC-Yazoo City in Yazoo City, 7.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Benton.
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.