Photo: Chillin662 · CC BY 4.0Within Mississippi, Cleveland is healthier than 53% of graded towns
Cleveland differs from Mississippi on 8 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cleveland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cleveland
Cleveland looks healthier next to Mississippi than next to the country
It’s healthier than 53% of the 101 Mississippi towns we grade, but 13% of towns nationwide. Much of Mississippi scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Cleveland
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.4%), vs 22.4% across Mississippi. Utility shut-off threats (15.6% vs 11.2%) and no reliable transportation (15.5% vs 11.9%) are higher too. 21.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke runs high in Cleveland
1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.3%), vs 4.5% across Mississippi. Conditions ↓
Cleveland is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Cleveland is healthier than 13%. Against the 3,694 towns with similar household incomes ($33K–$55K), it’s healthier than 47%. Health Grade ↓
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 Cleveland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Cleveland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cleveland is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns, #48 of 101 in Mississippi. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 33% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). Cleveland’s median household income is $44,074; among the 3,694 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($33K–$55K), it’s healthier than 47%, about where its income would put it.
Where Cleveland compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.8% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.8% of Cleveland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Out of every 100 Cleveland adults…
Cleveland runs below MS on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Cleveland
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Cleveland, 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 Cleveland; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Cleveland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Cleveland adults are doing
About the same as Mississippi on each measure.
2 in 5 Cleveland adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Cleveland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | D | 41.7% | 17.6% | 17% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cleveland adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cleveland
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cleveland is better than Mississippi on 1 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Mississippi figure falls inside Cleveland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cleveland | MS | U.S. | vs MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.6%24.5–30.9 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.4–17.2 | 14.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%15.8–20.3 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.7%35–48.5 | 40.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.6%15.5–19.8 | 15.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 45.8%42–49.7 | 44.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.4%34.3–42.5 | 38.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.3%27.1–33.5 | 29.9% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.4–12.2 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%7–8.7 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.4%8.3–10.7 | 8.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 5.3%4.9–5.8 | 4.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.8%19.2–26.8 | 18.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17%14.6–19.8 | 16.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 36.7%31.9–41.6 | 34% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.8%10.4–15.3 | 13.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.8%29.8–42.3 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.9%9.9–14.2 | 11.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 83%79.9–85.7 | 81.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%83.5–87.4 | 86.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.4%78.1–82.5 | 79.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.6%56.1–67 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.2%67–82.2 | 74% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.4%16.3–22.7 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38%33–43.2 | 36.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.3%25.5–33.3 | 28.9% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 28.4%25.2–31.8 | 22.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.8%18.3–23.7 | 16.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.6%13.8–17.6 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.5%13.7–17.6 | 11.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.8%19–24.8 | 13.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.7%34.2–43.2 | 38.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.9%18.6–23.4 | 18.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.6%16.2–21 | 17.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.6–8.5 | 8.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 9.3%8.3–10.4 | 7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.3%10.8–13.9 | 10.4% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.1%6.4–8 | 5.3% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Cleveland
Is Cleveland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cleveland is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns: D for health, #48 of 101 in Mississippi. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 47%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cleveland?
CDC estimates 41.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 35% and 48.5%, against 40.4% across Mississippi and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cleveland?
Bolivar Medical Center in Cleveland, 1.1 miles in a straight line from Cleveland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cleveland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.9–14.2%), 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 Cleveland more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cleveland.
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.