Photo: Chillin662 · CC BY-SA 4.0Drew’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Drew differs from Mississippi on 23 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 21 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Drew. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Drew
Drew is in the bottom 1% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Drew is healthier than fewer than 1% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Drew
1 in 2 adults worry about having enough food (48.8%), about twice the Mississippi rate. Utility shut-off threats (25.8% vs 11.2%) and no reliable transportation (25.3% vs 11.9%) are higher too. 39.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Drew
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.3%), vs 4.5% across Mississippi. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.3%), vs 8.6% across Mississippi. Diabetes is also above the state: 22.9%, vs 15.5% across Mississippi. In all, Drew runs above Mississippi on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Drew adults live with a disability
1 in 2 adults live with a disability (51.2%, vs 38.1% across Mississippi). The biggest difference is vision loss: 14.2% vs 7%. Disability ↓
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 Drew’s likely range.
What’s behind Drew’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Drew is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Drew’s estimates fall in the lowest 3% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is obesity: 52.5% of adults, against 40.4% across Mississippi and 32.9% nationally.
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). Drew’s median household income is $23,973; among the 184 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($18K–$30K), it’s healthier than 12%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Drew compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.5% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 9.8% (U.S. 15.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
39.2% of Drew adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Out of every 100 Drew adults…
Drew runs below MS on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Drew adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Care in and near Drew
No hospital or community health center in Drew 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 Drew; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Drew adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Drew adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Drew runs above Mississippi.
4 in 10 Drew 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.
Drew and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew | D− | 52.5% | 22.9% | 26.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Drew
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Drew is better than Mississippi on 2 and worse on 21; on the rest, the Mississippi figure falls inside Drew’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Drew | MS | U.S. | vs MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 39.8%34.9–45.1 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.2%17.7–22.9 | 14.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.8%19.2–24.4 | 17.3% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 52.5%44.1–60.4 | 40.4% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 22.9%20.3–25.6 | 15.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 54.4%50–58.8 | 44.9% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.6%34.1–43 | 38.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.2%29.7–36.7 | 29.9% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.6%11–14.2 | 10% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.6%8.4–10.7 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.3%11.4–15.3 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 7.3%6.5–8.1 | 4.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 36.3%31.3–41.7 | 18.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 26.1%22.3–30.1 | 16.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 49.6%43.4–55.6 | 34% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 9.8%7.9–12 | 13.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.2%37.5–51.4 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.9%14.9–23.6 | 11.5% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.7%80.6–86.7 | 81.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.4%79.4–85.3 | 86.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.6%78.1–82.9 | 79.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.2%50.6–61.8 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68%58.9–76.4 | 74% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.7%15.7–22 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 43.1%37.4–49.1 | 36.4% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 38.5%33.7–43.6 | 28.9% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 48.8%42.7–54.9 | 22.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 34.6%30.1–39.1 | 16.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 25.8%22.5–29.2 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 25.3%21.7–28.9 | 11.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 39.2%33.2–44.9 | 13.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 51.2%45.8–56.8 | 38.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 29.6%26.1–33.2 | 18.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 25.7%22.3–29.5 | 17.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.3–9.4 | 8.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 14.2%12.4–16.2 | 7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 18.2%15.6–20.9 | 10.4% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 10.8%9.4–12.4 | 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 Drew
Is Drew a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Drew is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 12%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Drew?
CDC estimates 52.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 44.1% and 60.4%, against 40.4% across Mississippi and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Drew?
North Sunflower Medical Center Cah in Ruleville, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Drew’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Drew have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.9–23.6%), 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 Drew more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays D−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Drew.
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.