Photo: Chillin662 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Grace residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Grace, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Grace. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grace
Stroke, diabetes and heart disease run high in Grace
1 in 11 adults have had a stroke (8.8%), about twice the Mississippi rate. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (27.2%), vs 15.5% across Mississippi. Heart disease is also above the state: 13.1%, vs 7.5% across Mississippi. In all, Grace runs above Mississippi on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Grace adults get no exercise
1 in 2 adults get no exercise outside work (47.7%), vs 34% across Mississippi. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Grace
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (35.6%), vs 22.4% across Mississippi. Utility shut-off threats (18.2% vs 11.2%) and housing insecurity (24.8% vs 16.8%) are higher too. 25.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.6% 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 Grace’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Grace adults…
Grace runs below MS on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Mississippi
Share of adults, with the Mississippi figure marked.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
25.5% of Grace adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Care in and near Grace
No hospital or community health center in Grace 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 Grace; ≈ 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 Grace adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Grace adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Grace runs above Mississippi.
4 in 10 Grace 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.
Grace 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 Grace adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Grace
Why doesn’t Grace have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Grace.
What hospital is closest to Grace?
East Carroll Parish Hospital in Lake Providence, 17.6 miles in a straight line from Grace’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 Grace?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Rolling Fork Satellite in Rolling Fork, 7.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Grace.
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.