Where Bolivar residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bolivar, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 38725. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bolivar
Stroke, COPD and heart disease run high in Bolivar
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.3%), vs 4.5% across Mississippi. 1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.8%), vs 8.6% across Mississippi. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.6%, vs 7.5% across Mississippi. In all, Bolivar runs above Mississippi on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Bolivar
36.3% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 22.4% across Mississippi. Utility shut-off threats (18.6% vs 11.2%) and no reliable transportation (18.4% vs 11.9%) are higher too. 27.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Bolivar adults get no exercise
46.9% 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 Bolivar’s likely range; Bolivar’s figures come from ZIP code 38725, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Bolivar adults…
Bolivar runs above MS on 9 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.
27.8% of Bolivar 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 Bolivar
No hospital or community health center in Bolivar 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 Bolivar; ≈ 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 Bolivar adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Bolivar adults are doing
About the same as Mississippi on each measure.
2 in 5 Bolivar 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.
Bolivar 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 Bolivar adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bolivar
Why doesn’t Bolivar have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bolivar.
What hospital is closest to Bolivar?
Mcgehee Hospital in Mcgehee, 19.9 miles in a straight line from Bolivar’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bolivar.
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.