Where Helena residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Helena, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Helena. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Helena
COPD and heart disease run high in Helena
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.8%), vs 8.6% across Mississippi. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 7.5% across Mississippi. In all, Helena runs above Mississippi on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Helena
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.5%), vs 16.9% 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 Helena’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Helena adults…
Helena runs below MS on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. 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.
Care in and near Helena
No hospital or community health center in Helena 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 Helena; ≈ 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 Helena adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Helena adults are doing
About the same as Mississippi on each measure.
2 in 5 Helena 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.
12.2% of Helena adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Helena 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 Helena adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Helena
Why doesn’t Helena have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Helena.
What hospital is closest to Helena?
Singing River Health System in Pascagoula, 8.0 miles in a straight line from Helena’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Helena?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Coastal Family Health Center Convenient Care and Pharmacy in Moss Point, 3.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Helena.
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.