Photo: Ditch Fisher · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Brandon is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns
Brandon differs from Mississippi on 20 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 19 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brandon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brandon
Brandon is an active town
Only 23.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 34% across Mississippi. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Brandon
Brandon runs below Mississippi on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.5% vs 8.6%), stroke (3% vs 4.5%) and diabetes (10.9% vs 15.5%). Conditions ↓
Few Brandon adults smoke
10.9% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 16.9% 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 Brandon’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Brandon’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brandon is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, #7 of 101 in Mississippi. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 88% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 62%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Brandon’s median household income is $92,783; among the 9,604 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($70K–$116K), it’s healthier than 81%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Mississippi
Share of adults, with the Mississippi figure marked.
5.4 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Brandon adults…
Brandon runs below MS on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Brandon
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Brandon, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Brandon; ≈ 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 Brandon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Brandon adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Brandon does better than Mississippi.
1 in 3 Brandon 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.
5.4% of Brandon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Brandon and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brandon adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Brandon
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Brandon is better than Mississippi on 19 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Mississippi figure falls inside Brandon’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Brandon | MS | U.S. | vs MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.4%13.4–17.7 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.2%9.8–12.7 | 14.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.6–16.2 | 17.3% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.6%28.1–41.5 | 40.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.9%9.4–12.6 | 15.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 39.2%35–43.4 | 44.9% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.8%34.5–43.2 | 38.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.8%24.6–31.2 | 29.9% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.9%7.8–10.1 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8.1–9.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%4.9–6.2 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.5%4.8–6.2 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.8–3.3 | 4.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.5%6.8–10.4 | 18.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.9%9.3–12.7 | 16.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 23.7%19.9–27.9 | 34% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.2–19.2 | 13.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.3%30.7–42 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7%5.9–8.2 | 11.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.5%78.3–84.5 | 81.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.7%88.1–91 | 86.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.6%75.7–81.3 | 79.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.5%63.8–72.7 | 61.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.6%72.8–85.1 | 74% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.9%15.9–22.2 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.6%28.8–38.6 | 36.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.2%20.8–27.8 | 28.9% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11%9.4–12.7 | 22.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.3%8–10.8 | 16.8% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6%5.2–6.9 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.6%5.8–7.5 | 11.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.4%4.5–6.3 | 13.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.9%25.1–33 | 38.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.5%10.9–14.3 | 18.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.7%11.2–14.4 | 17.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%5.9–7.6 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.5–4.2 | 7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.6%5.8–7.4 | 10.4% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.3 | 5.3% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Mississippi figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Brandon
Is Brandon a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brandon is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #7 of 101 in Mississippi. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 81%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Brandon?
CDC estimates 34.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.1% and 41.5%, against 40.4% across Mississippi and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Brandon?
Crossgates River Oaks Hospital in Brandon, 2.7 miles in a straight line from Brandon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Brandon have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–8.2%), against 11.5% across Mississippi.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Brandon more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brandon.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.