Where Big Point residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Big Point, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Big Point. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Big Point
Binge drinking is the habit Big Point doesn’t win on
18.6% of adults binge drink, vs 13.6% across Mississippi. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Big Point is behind on routine checkups
It trails Mississippi on three of four routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (76.5% vs 81.5%), cholesterol checks (81.3% vs 86.2%) and colon screening (53.7% vs 61.8%). Checkups ↓
Stroke and heart disease are less common in Big Point
Big Point runs below Mississippi on five chronic conditions, most of all stroke (3.2% vs 4.5%), heart disease (5.8% vs 7.5%) and diabetes (12.2% vs 15.5%). A young population is part of it: only 2% of residents are 65 or older (Mississippi 17%). 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 Big Point’s likely range.
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 Big Point adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
Out of every 100 Big Point adults…
Big Point runs below MS on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Big Point
No hospital or community health center in Big Point 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 Big Point; ≈ 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).
How Big Point adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Big Point runs above Mississippi.
2 in 5 Big Point 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.
10.3% of Big Point adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Big Point 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 Big Point adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Big Point
Why doesn’t Big Point have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Big Point.
What hospital is closest to Big Point?
Usa Health HCA Providence Hospital in Mobile, 12.6 miles in a straight line from Big Point’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Big Point.
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.