Photo: Chillin662 · CC BY 4.0Where Inverness residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Inverness, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Inverness. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Inverness
Care in and near Inverness
No hospital or community health center in Inverness 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 Inverness; ≈ 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 Inverness adults…
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Everyday habits, side by side with Mississippi
Share of adults, with the Mississippi figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Inverness adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Inverness adults are doing
About the same as Mississippi on each measure.
4 in 10 Inverness 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.
15.1% of Inverness adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Inverness and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Inverness adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Inverness
Why doesn’t Inverness have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Inverness.
What hospital is closest to Inverness?
South Sunflower County Hospital in Indianola, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Inverness’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Inverness?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is DHC-Indianola in Indianola, 7.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Inverness.
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.