Dr. Isham G. Bailey House · Photo: Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Lamar residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lamar, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 38642. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lamar
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Lamar
The closest emergency room is Tippah County Hospital in Ripley, 23.9 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, North MS Primary Health Care is closer (9.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Lamar is short on dental care and mental health care
Lamar’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Lamar’s likely range; Lamar’s figures come from ZIP code 38642, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Lamar
No hospital or community health center in Lamar 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 Lamar; ≈ 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 Lamar adults…
Lamar 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 Lamar adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Lamar adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lamar runs above Mississippi.
2 in 5 Lamar 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.
14.6% of Lamar adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Lamar 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 Lamar adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lamar
Why doesn’t Lamar have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lamar.
What hospital is closest to Lamar?
Tippah County Hospital in Ripley, 23.9 miles in a straight line from Lamar’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lamar?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Nmphc Pharmacy in Ashland, 9.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lamar.
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.