Photo: Dofftoubab · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Hickory residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hickory, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hickory. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hickory
Hickory is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Hickory’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Hickory
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.1%), vs 22.4% across Mississippi. Utility shut-off threats (14.7% vs 11.2%) and housing insecurity (20.9% vs 16.8%) are higher too. 18.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke runs high in Hickory
1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 4.5% across Mississippi. Conditions ↓
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 Hickory’s likely range.
Care in and near Hickory
No hospital or community health center in Hickory 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 Hickory; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.3% of Hickory adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Out of every 100 Hickory adults…
Hickory runs above MS on 1 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hickory adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Hickory adults are doing
About the same as Mississippi on each measure.
4 in 10 Hickory 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.
Hickory and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Hickory adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hickory
Why doesn’t Hickory have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hickory.
What hospital is closest to Hickory?
Ochsner Laird Hospital in Union, 18.5 miles in a straight line from Hickory’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 Hickory?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Newton Health Care in Newton, 6.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hickory.
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.