Photo: Chillin662 · CC BY-SA 4.0Hollandale’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Hollandale differs from Mississippi on 25 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hollandale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hollandale
Making ends meet is harder in Hollandale
1 in 4 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (25.6%), more than twice the Mississippi rate. Food insecurity (45.9% vs 22.4%) and no reliable transportation (24.1% vs 11.9%) are higher too. 38.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Hollandale
1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (7.8%), vs 4.5% across Mississippi. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (24.6%), vs 15.5% across Mississippi. COPD is also above the state: 13%, vs 8.6% across Mississippi. In all, Hollandale runs above Mississippi on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Hollandale is in the bottom 1% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Hollandale is healthier than only 1% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Hollandale, and more people treating it
58% of adults have high blood pressure (Mississippi 44.9%), but 82.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Hollandale is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Hollandale is healthier than 1%. Against the 233 towns with similar household incomes ($19K–$32K), it’s healthier than 29%. Health Grade ↓
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 Hollandale’s likely range.
What’s behind Hollandale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hollandale is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Hollandale’s estimates fall in the lowest 10% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is diabetes: 24.6% of adults, against 15.5% across Mississippi and 12% nationally.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Hollandale’s median household income is $25,508; among the 233 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($19K–$32K), it’s healthier than 29%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Hollandale compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.7% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 8.7% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.6% (U.S. 76.5%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
38.4% of Hollandale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Out of every 100 Hollandale adults…
Hollandale runs below MS on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hollandale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
Care in and near Hollandale
1 community health center in Hollandale, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Hollandale; ≈ 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.
How Hollandale adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Hollandale runs above Mississippi.
2 in 5 Hollandale 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.
Hollandale and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollandale | D− | 48.9% | 24.6% | 24% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hollandale adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hollandale
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hollandale is better than Mississippi on 3 and worse on 22; on the rest, the Mississippi figure falls inside Hollandale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hollandale | MS | U.S. | vs MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 38.4%34–43.1 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%17–22 | 14.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.9%17.4–22.5 | 17.3% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 48.9%41.7–56.4 | 40.4% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 24.6%21.8–27.5 | 15.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 58%53.7–62.2 | 44.9% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.1%34.7–43.5 | 38.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.3%31.7–39 | 29.9% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.3%10.8–14 | 10% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 10%8.9–11.2 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13%11.3–14.8 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 7.8%7–8.6 | 4.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 35.7%30.8–40.8 | 18.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 24%20.4–27.9 | 16.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 45.8%40–51.7 | 34% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 8.7%6.9–10.7 | 13.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 46.4%40.1–52.8 | 38.4% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.9%12.8–19.2 | 11.5% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 84.4%81.4–87 | 81.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.3%83.1–87.3 | 86.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.6%80.3–84.7 | 79.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55.7%50.1–61.1 | 61.8% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71%62.8–78.5 | 74% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.2%14.3–20.3 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.2%32.9–43.5 | 36.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 35%30.6–39.8 | 28.9% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 45.9%40.5–51.7 | 22.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 32.8%28.7–37.4 | 16.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 25.6%22.6–29.1 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 24.1%21.2–27.4 | 11.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 38.4%33.2–44 | 13.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 47.2%41.8–52.6 | 38.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 29.7%26.3–33.2 | 18.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22.8%19.9–25.9 | 17.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.2–9.2 | 8.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 14.1%12.5–15.9 | 7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 17.3%15.1–19.6 | 10.4% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 11.2%9.9–12.6 | 5.3% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Mississippi figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Hollandale
Is Hollandale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hollandale is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 29%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hollandale?
CDC estimates 48.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 41.7% and 56.4%, against 40.4% across Mississippi and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hollandale?
Delta Health System - the Medical Center in Greenville, 14.5 miles in a straight line from Hollandale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hollandale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.8–19.2%), against 11.5% across Mississippi.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Hollandale more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hollandale.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.