Where Glen residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Glen, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Glen. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glen
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Glen
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 8.6% across Mississippi. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.3%), vs 7.6% across Mississippi. Heart disease is also above the state: 9%, vs 7.5% across Mississippi. In all, Glen runs above Mississippi on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Glen
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.4%), vs 16.9% across Mississippi. Habits ↓
Fewer Glen adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Mississippi. 1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food, vs 22.4% of adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Glen’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Glen adults…
Glen runs above MS on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.4% of Glen adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Care in and near Glen
No hospital or community health center in Glen 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 Glen; ≈ 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 Glen adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Glen adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Glen runs above Mississippi.
4 in 10 Glen 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.
Glen 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 Glen adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Glen
Why doesn’t Glen have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Glen.
What hospital is closest to Glen?
Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Glen’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Glen?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Corinth Health Care Associates in Corinth, 6.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Glen.
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.