Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church · Photo: wesmims · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Caledonia is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns
Caledonia differs from Mississippi on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 17 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Caledonia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Caledonia
Binge drinking is the habit Caledonia doesn’t win on
16.9% of adults binge drink, vs 13.6% across Mississippi, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Caledonia
Caledonia runs below Mississippi on seven chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.9% vs 4.5%), diabetes (10.2% vs 15.5%) and COPD (6.3% vs 8.6%). A young population is part of it: only 12% of residents are 65 or older (Mississippi 17%). Conditions ↓
Caledonia is an active town
Only 25.3% 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 Caledonia’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Caledonia’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Caledonia is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 81% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 52%.
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). Caledonia’s median household income is $82,806; among the 10,559 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$104K), it’s healthier than 80%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Mississippi
Share of adults, with the Mississippi figure marked.
1.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Caledonia adults…
Caledonia runs below MS on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Caledonia residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Mississippi. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Caledonia
No hospital or community health center in Caledonia 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 Caledonia; ≈ 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 Caledonia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Caledonia adults are doing
About the same as Mississippi on each measure.
1 in 3 Caledonia 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 Caledonia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Caledonia and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonia | B+ | 30.8% | 10.2% | 13.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Caledonia adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Caledonia
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Caledonia is better than Mississippi on 17 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Mississippi figure falls inside Caledonia’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Caledonia | MS | U.S. | vs MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17%13.9–20.3 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.2%10.2–14.1 | 14.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%13.8–18.4 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.8%25–37.3 | 40.4% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.2%8.7–11.9 | 15.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 35.4%31.6–39.6 | 44.9% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.1%32–40.3 | 38.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.1%22.1–28.3 | 29.9% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.1%7.9–10.3 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.3–9.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%4.8–6.5 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.3%5–7.6 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.5–3.4 | 4.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.4%11.5–17.6 | 18.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.7%10.6–16.9 | 16.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.3%20.6–30.3 | 34% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.9%14–20.1 | 13.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.1%27.1–37.7 | 38.4% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9%6.6–11.8 | 11.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.4%74.9–81.8 | 81.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.7%84.1–88.9 | 86.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.9%74–79.7 | 79.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.1%62.4–71.9 | 61.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.4%74–86.1 | 74% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.2%18–24.7 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.2%29.3–39.6 | 36.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.7%20.7–28.9 | 28.9% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.8%9.1–15.1 | 22.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.5%7.5–11.6 | 16.8% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.7%4.6–6.8 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7%5.8–8.4 | 11.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.4%4–7.2 | 13.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.4%26.6–36.4 | 38.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.7%10.5–15.2 | 18.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15%12.5–17.7 | 17.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.1–8.1 | 8.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.5–4.8 | 7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.1–8.6 | 10.4% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.6–3.7 | 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 Caledonia
Is Caledonia a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Caledonia is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 80%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Caledonia?
CDC estimates 30.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 25% and 37.3%, against 40.4% across Mississippi and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Caledonia?
BMH-Golden Triangle in Columbus, 12.4 miles in a straight line from Caledonia’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Caledonia have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.6–11.8%), 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 Caledonia more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Caledonia.
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.