Where Delta City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Delta City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Delta City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Delta City
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Delta City
1 in 7 adults have COPD (15.3%), vs 8.6% across Mississippi. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (13.1%), vs 7.5% across Mississippi. Stroke is also above the state: 7.6%, vs 4.5% across Mississippi. In all, Delta City runs above Mississippi on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Delta City
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (34.1%), vs 22.4% across Mississippi. Utility shut-off threats (16.6% vs 11.2%) and no reliable transportation (17.3% vs 11.9%) are higher too. 26.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Delta City adults get no exercise
45% 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 Delta City’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Delta City adults…
Delta City runs above MS on 11 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.
26.6% of Delta City 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.
Care in and near Delta City
No hospital or community health center in Delta City 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 Delta City; ≈ 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 Delta City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Delta City adults are doing
About the same as Mississippi on each measure.
4 in 10 Delta City 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.
Delta City 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 Delta City adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Delta City
Why doesn’t Delta City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Delta City.
What hospital is closest to Delta City?
Delta Health System - the Medical Center in Greenville, 21.9 miles in a straight line from Delta City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Delta City?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hollandale Satellite in Hollandale, 7.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Delta City.
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.