Amos Deason House · Photo: Librarylady2726 · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Ellisville is healthier than 50%
Ellisville differs from Mississippi on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ellisville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ellisville
Ellisville is in the bottom 5% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Ellisville is healthier than only 5% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Ellisville
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (32%), vs 22.4% across Mississippi. No reliable transportation (18.5% vs 11.9%) and utility shut-off threats (16.2% vs 11.2%) are higher too. 22.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Ellisville adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40.3%), vs 34% across Mississippi. Habits ↓
Ellisville is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Ellisville is healthier than 5%. Against the 810 towns with similar household incomes ($24K–$40K), it’s healthier than 50%. Health Grade ↓
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 Ellisville’s likely range.
What’s behind Ellisville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ellisville is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns, #75 of 101 in Mississippi. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 18% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Ellisville’s median household income is $32,100; among the 810 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($24K–$40K), it’s healthier than 50%, about where its income would put it.
Few Mississippi towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Ellisville is healthier than 26% of graded towns, against 5% nationally.
Where Ellisville compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.3% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.8% of Ellisville 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.
2.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Ellisville adults…
Ellisville runs below MS on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ellisville
No hospital or community health center in Ellisville 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 Ellisville; ≈ 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 Ellisville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Ellisville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ellisville runs above Mississippi.
2 in 5 Ellisville 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.
Ellisville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellisville | D | 43.4% | 15.6% | 19.7% | CDC place |
| Laurel | D | 46.7% | 19.6% | 19.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ellisville adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ellisville
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ellisville is better than Mississippi on 1 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Mississippi figure falls inside Ellisville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ellisville | MS | U.S. | vs MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.4%25.6–33.1 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.4–18.5 | 14.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.8%18.1–23.4 | 17.3% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.4%36.5–50.3 | 40.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.6%13.6–17.5 | 15.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 43.8%39.8–47.8 | 44.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36%31.9–39.8 | 38.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.3%24.4–30.2 | 29.9% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.5–12.2 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.3%5.6–6.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.8–8.6 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 10.1%8.8–11.5 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 4.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 26.3%22–31 | 18.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.7%16.9–22.9 | 16.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 40.3%34.8–45.6 | 34% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.1%10.6–15.8 | 13.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.6%28.1–39.6 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.8%11.9–18.4 | 11.5% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.3%75.6–82.6 | 81.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 78.7%75.2–81.9 | 86.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.1%72.6–77.4 | 79.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.6%54.2–64.8 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.6%63.2–79 | 74% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.9%18.5–25.4 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 40.2%34.7–45.1 | 36.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.2%26–34.4 | 28.9% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 32%27.3–37.1 | 22.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 22%18.8–25.3 | 16.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 16.2%14.1–18.4 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 18.5%15.8–21.3 | 11.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.8%18.9–26.9 | 13.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.4%39.2–49.3 | 38.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.6%18.1–23.1 | 18.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 23.2%20–26.4 | 17.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.6%7.6–9.6 | 8.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 9.7%8.6–10.9 | 7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14.7%12.7–16.7 | 10.4% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.7%6–7.6 | 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 Ellisville
Is Ellisville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ellisville is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns: D for health, #75 of 101 in Mississippi. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ellisville?
CDC estimates 43.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.5% and 50.3%, against 40.4% across Mississippi and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ellisville?
South Central Reg Med Ctr in Laurel, 7.4 miles in a straight line from Ellisville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ellisville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.9–18.4%), 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 Ellisville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ellisville.
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.