Photo: Chillin662 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Eden residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Eden, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eden. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eden
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Eden
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.6%), vs 4.5% across Mississippi. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (21.5%), vs 15.5% across Mississippi. COPD is also above the state: 11.9%, vs 8.6% across Mississippi. In all, Eden runs above Mississippi on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Eden
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (34.7%), vs 22.4% across Mississippi. Utility shut-off threats (16.6% vs 11.2%) and housing insecurity (24.7% vs 16.8%) are higher too. 23.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Eden adults get no exercise
44.9% 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 Eden’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Eden adults…
Eden runs above MS on 8 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.
23.1% of Eden 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 Eden
No hospital or community health center in Eden 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 Eden; ≈ 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 Eden adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Eden adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Eden runs above Mississippi.
2 in 5 Eden 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.
Eden 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 Eden adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Eden
Why doesn’t Eden have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Eden.
What hospital is closest to Eden?
Baptist Medical Center-Yazoo in Yazoo City, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Eden’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 Eden?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is G.A. Carmichael Family HLTH Ctr in Yazoo City, 9.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Eden.
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.