Where Dumas residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dumas, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dumas. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dumas
Fewer Dumas adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Mississippi. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 22.4% of adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Dumas
Dumas runs below Mississippi on diabetes (11.9% vs 15.5%) and stroke (3.5% vs 4.5%). Conditions ↓
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 Dumas’ likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.1% of Dumas adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Out of every 100 Dumas adults…
Dumas runs below MS on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Dumas
No hospital or community health center in Dumas 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 Dumas; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dumas adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Dumas adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Dumas does better than Mississippi.
1 in 3 Dumas 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.
Dumas 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 Dumas adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Dumas
Why doesn’t Dumas have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dumas.
What hospital is closest to Dumas?
Tippah County Hospital in Ripley, 9.2 miles in a straight line from Dumas’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Dumas?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is James D Nunnally Center for Community Health Excellence in Ripley, 8.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dumas.
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.