Cotesworth · Photo: James Butters · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Eupora is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns
Eupora differs from Mississippi on 15 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eupora. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eupora
Eupora is in the bottom 7% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Eupora is healthier than only 7% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Eupora
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.9%), vs 8.6% across Mississippi. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.2%), vs 4.5% across Mississippi. Heart disease is also above the state: 10%, vs 7.5% across Mississippi. In all, Eupora runs above Mississippi on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Mississippi 17%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Eupora adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (41.3%), vs 34% across Mississippi. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Eupora, and more people treating it
51.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Mississippi 44.9%), but 83% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Eupora has a top-rated hospital
Webster General Hospital/ Swing Bed is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Eupora’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Eupora’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eupora is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 40% 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). Eupora’s median household income is $53,793; among the 7,056 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 13%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Eupora compares well: binge drinking, 10.5% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 83% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Eupora adults…
Eupora runs above MS on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Eupora is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Mississippi. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Eupora as about how healthy they are.
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 Eupora adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
Care in and near Eupora
1 hospital in Eupora, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Eupora; ≈ 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).
How Eupora adults are doing
About the same as Mississippi on each measure.
2 in 5 Eupora 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.
17.8% of Eupora adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Eupora and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eupora | D | 40.8% | 19% | 19.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Eupora adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Eupora
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Eupora is better than Mississippi on 2 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Mississippi figure falls inside Eupora’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Eupora | MS | U.S. | vs MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.7%26.5–34.7 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%15.6–20.6 | 14.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.4–20 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.8%32.7–48.8 | 40.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 19%16.4–21.7 | 15.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 51.5%46.8–55.9 | 44.9% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 44.1%39.2–48.8 | 38.8% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 36.1%32.2–40 | 29.9% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.4–12.3 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.2–10.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10%8.8–11.4 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.9%10.1–13.8 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.2%5.5–6.9 | 4.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 26.3%21.6–31.3 | 18.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.9%16.7–22.9 | 16.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 41.3%35.1–47.1 | 34% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 10.5%8.4–12.7 | 13.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.5%31.6–45.8 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.1%11.4–17 | 11.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.3%80.1–86.1 | 81.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.8%84.8–88.8 | 86.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83%80.6–85.3 | 79.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.6%54.6–66.3 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.5%60.3–77.7 | 74% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.4%16.1–22.8 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.1%32.6–44.2 | 36.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30%25.9–34.8 | 28.9% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 27.4%23.3–31.8 | 22.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.3%16.5–22.2 | 16.8% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.7%10.9–14.5 | 11.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.7%11.8–15.7 | 11.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.8%14.7–21 | 13.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 45.6%40.2–50.7 | 38.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 25.8%22.3–29.1 | 18.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.1%17.3–22.7 | 17.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.7%9.3–12.1 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.4%8.2–10.6 | 7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.4%11.5–15.3 | 10.4% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.2%6.3–8.2 | 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 Eupora
Is Eupora a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eupora is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 13%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Eupora?
CDC estimates 40.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.7% and 48.8%, against 40.4% across Mississippi and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Eupora?
Webster General Hospital/ Swing Bed in Eupora, 0.9 miles in a straight line from Eupora’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Eupora have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.4–17%), 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 Eupora 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 Eupora.
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.