Photo: lucianvenutian · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Holly Springs is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns
Holly Springs differs from Mississippi on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Holly Springs. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Holly Springs
Holly Springs is in the bottom 6% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Holly Springs is healthier than only 6% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Holly Springs
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (34.4%), vs 22.4% across Mississippi. Utility shut-off threats (17.9% vs 11.2%) and housing insecurity (26.1% vs 16.8%) are higher too. 22.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Holly Springs
The closest emergency room is Methodist Healthcare - Olive Branch Hospital in Olive Branch, 23.6 miles away in a straight line. And 18.2% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 11.9% across Mississippi. For everyday care, North MS Primary Health Care is closer (2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Holly Springs is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Holly Springs is healthier than 6%. Against the 4,166 towns with similar household incomes ($34K–$57K), it’s healthier than 21%. 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 Holly Springs’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Holly Springs’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Holly Springs is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns, #74 of 101 in Mississippi. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 26% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Holly Springs’ median household income is $45,462; among the 4,166 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($34K–$57K), it’s healthier than 21%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Few Mississippi towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Holly Springs is healthier than 27% of graded towns, against 6% nationally.
Where Holly Springs compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.4% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.7% of Holly Springs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Care in and near Holly Springs
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Holly Springs, 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 Holly Springs; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Holly Springs adults…
Holly Springs runs below MS on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Mississippi
Share of adults, with the Mississippi figure marked.
3.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Holly Springs adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Holly Springs adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Holly Springs runs above Mississippi.
2 in 5 Holly Springs 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.
Holly Springs and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Springs | D | 44.4% | 17.9% | 19.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Holly Springs adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Holly Springs
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Holly Springs is better than Mississippi on 1 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Mississippi figure falls inside Holly Springs’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Holly Springs | MS | U.S. | vs MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.6%25.9–33.8 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.9–17.9 | 14.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%17.1–22 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.4%36.1–53 | 40.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.9%15.8–20.3 | 15.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 48.9%44.5–53.6 | 44.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.4%32.2–40.8 | 38.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.8%25.7–32.2 | 29.9% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%9.6–12.5 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.4%4.8–5.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.4–8 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.6%7.6–9.9 | 8.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.8–5.8 | 4.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 25.9%21.6–30.7 | 18.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.6%16.8–22.9 | 16.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 38.2%32.7–44.2 | 34% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 11.6%9.3–14.2 | 13.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 46%39–53.4 | 38.4% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.2%11.3–17.5 | 11.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.4%79.1–85.5 | 81.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.8%81.3–86 | 86.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.3%75.8–80.7 | 79.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.5%53.1–64 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.8%67–82 | 74% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.5%14.6–20.9 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 42.4%36.6–48 | 36.4% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 36.1%31.3–41 | 28.9% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 34.4%29.2–39.5 | 22.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 26.1%22.3–30 | 16.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 17.9%15.4–20.4 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 18.2%15.6–21.1 | 11.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.7%18.8–26.7 | 13.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43%37.8–48.4 | 38.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.1%18.6–24 | 18.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.5%17.9–23.4 | 17.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6–7.7 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 9.3%8.3–10.5 | 7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.8%11.3–14.7 | 10.4% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.8%6.1–7.7 | 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 Holly Springs
Is Holly Springs a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Holly Springs is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns: D for health, #74 of 101 in Mississippi. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 21%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Holly Springs?
CDC estimates 44.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.1% and 53%, against 40.4% across Mississippi and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Holly Springs?
Methodist Healthcare - Olive Branch Hospital in Olive Branch, 23.6 miles in a straight line from Holly Springs’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Holly Springs have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.3–17.5%), 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 Holly Springs more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Holly Springs.
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.