Where Henderson Point residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Henderson Point, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Henderson Point. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Henderson Point
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Henderson Point
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.3%), about twice the Mississippi rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.9%), vs 7.5% across Mississippi. Arthritis is also above the state: 38.2%, vs 29.9% across Mississippi. In all, Henderson Point runs above Mississippi on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Henderson Point keeps up with checkups
It beats Mississippi on three of four routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.7% vs 81.5%) and cholesterol checks (91.7% vs 86.2%). Checkups ↓
Henderson Point adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (29% vs 36.4%), frequent mental distress (12.9% vs 17.3%) and lack of emotional support (21% vs 28.9%) all run below Mississippi. Mind & connection ↓
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 Henderson Point’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Henderson Point adults…
Henderson Point runs below MS on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Henderson Point adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Henderson Point adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Henderson Point does better than Mississippi.
3 in 10 Henderson Point 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.
Care in and near Henderson Point
No hospital or community health center in Henderson Point 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 Henderson Point; ≈ 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).
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.
5.1% of Henderson Point adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Henderson Point and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pass Christian | B | 34% | 13.7% | 12.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Henderson Point adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Henderson Point
Why doesn’t Henderson Point have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Henderson Point.
What hospital is closest to Henderson Point?
Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock in Bay Saint Louis, 4.1 miles in a straight line from Henderson Point’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Henderson Point?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Pass Christian Health Center in Pass Christian, 2.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Henderson Point.
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.