On CDC estimates, Cleary is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns
Cleary differs from Mississippi on 7 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cleary. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cleary
Cancer runs high in Cleary
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 7.6% across Mississippi. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Mississippi 17%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Cleary adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Mississippi. 1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food, vs 22.4% of adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Cleary’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Cleary’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cleary is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 60% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 16%).
Out of every 100 Cleary adults…
Cleary runs below MS on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Cleary is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Mississippi. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Cleary as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.4% of Cleary adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Care in and near Cleary
No hospital or community health center in Cleary 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 Cleary; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cleary adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Cleary adults are doing
About the same as Mississippi on each measure.
1 in 3 Cleary 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.
Cleary and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cleary adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cleary
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cleary is better than Mississippi on 5 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Mississippi figure falls inside Cleary’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cleary | MS | U.S. | vs MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.3%18.8–26.2 | 24.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.1–17.5 | 14.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.4–18.8 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.7%31.1–44.8 | 40.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.6%12.6–16.8 | 15.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 44.8%40.6–49.1 | 44.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.7%38.2–47.1 | 38.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.4%30–37 | 29.9% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.2–10.6 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.7–10.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7.1–9.1 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.3%7.8–11.1 | 8.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.8–4.9 | 4.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.9%11.3–16.8 | 18.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.5%13.4–20.1 | 16.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 31.7%26.6–37.4 | 34% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.2–17.9 | 13.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.5%31.9–43.1 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.8%7.6–12.7 | 11.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.7%77.1–83.8 | 81.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.8%84.5–88.9 | 86.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.6%77.9–83.1 | 79.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62%57–66.6 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76%68.3–82.5 | 74% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.1%17.9–24.6 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.7%29.8–39.8 | 36.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.3%21.4–29.3 | 28.9% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.6%12.6–18.9 | 22.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.8%8.8–12.9 | 16.8% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6–8.5 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.6%7.2–10.1 | 11.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.4%6.7–10.6 | 13.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.7%32.8–43.1 | 38.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.5%15.8–21.6 | 18.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.8%14.4–19.6 | 17.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.4%8.3–10.7 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.1–6.8 | 7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.5%8.1–11.2 | 10.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4–5.4 | 5.3% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Cleary
Is Cleary a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cleary is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cleary?
CDC estimates 37.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.1% and 44.8%, against 40.4% across Mississippi and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cleary?
Merit Health Central in Jackson, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Cleary’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cleary have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.6–12.7%), 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 Cleary more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cleary.
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.