Photo: Ktkvtsh · CC BY 4.0Where Bolton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bolton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bolton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bolton
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Bolton
1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.4%), vs 4.5% across Mississippi. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (21.2%), vs 15.5% across Mississippi. High blood pressure is also above the state: 55.9%, vs 44.9% across Mississippi. In all, Bolton runs above Mississippi on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Bolton, and more people treating it
55.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Mississippi 44.9%), but 85.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Bolton keeps up with checkups
It beats Mississippi on three of four routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (86.2% vs 81.5%) and cholesterol checks (90.9% vs 86.2%). 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 Bolton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bolton adults…
Bolton runs below MS on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bolton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
Care in and near Bolton
No hospital or community health center in Bolton 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 Bolton; ≈ 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.
How Bolton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bolton does better than Mississippi.
4 in 10 Bolton 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.
16.1% of Bolton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Bolton 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 Bolton adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bolton
Why doesn’t Bolton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bolton.
What hospital is closest to Bolton?
Merit Health Central in Jackson, 12.8 miles in a straight line from Bolton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bolton?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center Edwards Site in Edwards, 8.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bolton.
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.