Where De Soto residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for De Soto, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for De Soto. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in De Soto
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in De Soto
1 in 6 adults have COPD (15.5%), vs 8.6% across Mississippi. 1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (7.5%), vs 4.5% across Mississippi. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.7%, vs 7.5% across Mississippi. In all, De Soto runs above Mississippi on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in De Soto
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (30.8%), vs 22.4% across Mississippi. Utility shut-off threats (14.6% vs 11.2%) and no reliable transportation (15.5% vs 11.9%) are higher too. 22.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More De Soto adults get no exercise
44% 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 De Soto’s likely range.
Out of every 100 De Soto adults…
De Soto runs above MS on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.7% of De Soto adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
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.
Care in and near De Soto
No hospital or community health center in De Soto 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 De Soto; ≈ 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 De Soto adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How De Soto adults are doing
About the same as Mississippi on each measure.
4 in 10 De Soto 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.
De Soto 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 De Soto adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in De Soto
Why doesn’t De Soto have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for De Soto.
What hospital is closest to De Soto?
Ochsner Watkins Hospital in Quitman, 8.4 miles in a straight line from De Soto’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near De Soto?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Shubuta Medical/Dental Clinic in Shubuta, 7.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in De Soto.
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.