Photo: Magnolia677 · CC BY 4.0Where Darling residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Darling, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Darling. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Darling
Making ends meet is harder in Darling
44.2% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 22.4% across Mississippi (about twice the Mississippi rate). Utility shut-off threats (23.3% vs 11.2%) and no reliable transportation (23.2% vs 11.9%) are higher too. 35.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Darling
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.8%), vs 4.5% across Mississippi. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (22.1%), vs 15.5% across Mississippi. COPD is also above the state: 12%, vs 8.6% across Mississippi. In all, Darling runs above Mississippi on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Darling adults get no exercise
46.7% 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 Darling’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
35.1% of Darling adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Out of every 100 Darling adults…
Darling runs below MS on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Mississippi
Share of adults, with the Mississippi figure marked.
Care in and near Darling
No hospital or community health center in Darling 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 Darling; ≈ 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 Darling adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Darling adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Darling runs above Mississippi.
2 in 5 Darling 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.
Darling 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 Darling adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Darling
Why doesn’t Darling have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Darling.
What hospital is closest to Darling?
Quitman Community Hospital in Marks, 7.7 miles in a straight line from Darling’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Darling.
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.