Where Dennis residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dennis, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dennis. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dennis
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Dennis
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.3%), vs 8.6% across Mississippi. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.3%), vs 7.5% across Mississippi. Cancer is also above the state: 10.8%, vs 7.6% across Mississippi. In all, Dennis runs above Mississippi on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Dennis
22.3% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 16.9% 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 Dennis’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Dennis adults…
Dennis runs above MS on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Dennis
No hospital or community health center in Dennis 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 Dennis; ≈ 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 Dennis adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Dennis adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Dennis runs above Mississippi.
1 in 3 Dennis 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.4% of Dennis adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Dennis 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 Dennis adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dennis
Why doesn’t Dennis have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dennis.
What hospital is closest to Dennis?
Red Bay Hospital in Red Bay, 8.5 miles in a straight line from Dennis’ 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 Dennis?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Tishomingo Health Care Associates in Tishomingo, 5.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dennis.
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.