Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Hurley is healthier than 9%
Hurley differs from Mississippi on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hurley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hurley
Against towns with similar incomes, Hurley’s lead shrinks
Hurley is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns, but 9% of the 4,236 towns with similar household incomes ($100K–$167K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Hurley doesn’t win on
18.1% of adults binge drink, vs 13.6% across Mississippi, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Hurley
Hurley runs below Mississippi on four chronic conditions, most of all stroke (3.2% vs 4.5%), diabetes (11.7% vs 15.5%) and heart disease (5.9% vs 7.5%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (Mississippi 17%). Conditions ↓
Hurley is an active town
Only 26.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 34% 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 Hurley’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Hurley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hurley is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 68% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 43%).
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). Hurley’s median household income is $133,216; among the 4,236 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($100K–$167K), it’s healthier than 9%, less than its income alone would suggest.
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.
Out of every 100 Hurley adults…
Hurley runs below MS on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Hurley residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Mississippi. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Hurley
No hospital or community health center in Hurley 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 Hurley; ≈ 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 Hurley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Hurley adults are doing
About the same as Mississippi on each measure.
1 in 3 Hurley 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.
5.5% of Hurley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Hurley and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurley | B− | 37.1% | 11.7% | 15.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hurley adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hurley
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hurley is better than Mississippi on 12 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Mississippi figure falls inside Hurley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hurley | MS | U.S. | vs MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.9%15.4–20.9 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.3–14.9 | 14.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.5–18.8 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.1%30.9–43.5 | 40.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.1–13.5 | 15.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 40.1%36.1–44.3 | 44.9% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.9%33.8–42.1 | 38.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.5%24.5–30.8 | 29.9% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9%7.9–10.2 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.5–9.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.3–6.7 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7.1%6.1–8.2 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 4.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18%14.6–21.5 | 18.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.5%13–18.3 | 16.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.6%22.4–31.3 | 34% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.1%15–21.3 | 13.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.3%30.5–41.7 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.1%7.3–11.2 | 11.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79%75.4–82.1 | 81.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.6%84.5–88.5 | 86.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77%73.9–79.9 | 79.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.9%59.7–69.4 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.4%64.9–79.9 | 74% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.9%17.8–24.3 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.8%30.2–39.6 | 36.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.6%21.9–29.3 | 28.9% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.1%9.9–14.5 | 22.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.7%8.1–11.5 | 16.8% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.6%4.7–6.5 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.8%5.8–7.9 | 11.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.5%4.4–6.7 | 13.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.1%28–36.7 | 38.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.2%12.2–16.4 | 18.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.3%13.5–17.6 | 17.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.5–8.3 | 8.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.6–8.7 | 10.4% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3–3.8 | 5.3% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Hurley
Is Hurley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hurley is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hurley?
CDC estimates 37.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.9% and 43.5%, against 40.4% across Mississippi and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hurley?
Usa Health HCA Providence Hospital in Mobile, 11.9 miles in a straight line from Hurley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hurley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.3–11.2%), 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 Hurley more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hurley.
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.