Fort Massachusetts · Photo: Edibobb · CC BY 3.0Within Mississippi, Long Beach is healthier than 83% of graded towns
Long Beach differs from Mississippi on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Long Beach. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Long Beach
Long Beach is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Long Beach is healthier than 60%. Against the 10,533 towns with similar household incomes ($53K–$88K), it’s healthier than 75%. Health Grade ↓
Long Beach looks healthier next to Mississippi than next to the country
It’s healthier than 83% of the 101 Mississippi towns we grade, but 60% of towns nationwide. Much of Mississippi scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Long Beach
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.2%), vs 7.6% across Mississippi. Conditions ↓
Fewer Long Beach adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Mississippi. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 22.4% of adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Long Beach
Long Beach runs below Mississippi on four chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (11.9% vs 15.5%), stroke (3.5% vs 4.5%) and COPD (6.9% vs 8.6%). Conditions ↓
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 Long Beach’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Long Beach’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Long Beach is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns, #18 of 101 in Mississippi. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 73% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 24%).
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). Long Beach’s median household income is $70,332; among the 10,533 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$88K), it’s healthier than 75%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Long Beach adults…
Long Beach runs below MS on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.3% of Long Beach adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Care in and near Long Beach
No hospital or community health center in Long Beach 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 Long Beach; ≈ 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.
1 mile of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Long Beach adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Long Beach adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Long Beach does better than Mississippi.
1 in 3 Long Beach 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.
Long Beach and the towns around it
Long Beach has the best Health Grade of the 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach | B | 32.6% | 11.9% | 13.6% | CDC place |
| Gulfport | D | 39.7% | 16% | 18.9% | CDC place |
| Pass Christian | B | 34% | 13.7% | 12.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Long Beach adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Long Beach
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Long Beach is better than Mississippi on 18 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Mississippi figure falls inside Long Beach’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Long Beach | MS | U.S. | vs MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.5%16.1–20.8 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.4–14.7 | 14.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14–17.9 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.6%27.3–37.9 | 40.4% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10.2–13.5 | 15.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 39.2%35.3–42.9 | 44.9% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.2%36.2–44 | 38.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.3%25.1–31.3 | 29.9% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.2%8–10.3 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.3–10.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.8–7.3 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.7 | 4.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.6%9.4–14.1 | 18.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.6%11.6–15.5 | 16.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 29.7%25.5–33.7 | 34% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.4–17.6 | 13.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.5%31.6–41.6 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.6%7.3–10 | 11.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.4%78.3–84.1 | 81.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%86.4–89.5 | 86.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.1%76.3–81.5 | 79.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.9%60.2–69.3 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.2%65.8–79.8 | 74% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.4%18.2–24.6 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.6%29.3–37.9 | 36.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.9%21.7–28.3 | 28.9% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13%11.2–14.8 | 22.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10%8.6–11.4 | 16.8% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.4–7.1 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.6–8.4 | 11.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.3%5.3–7.3 | 13.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.9%29.8–37.8 | 38.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.8%12.9–16.7 | 18.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.8%13–16.5 | 17.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.1–9 | 8.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.3–5.1 | 7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.8–8.6 | 10.4% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.2–3.9 | 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 Long Beach
Is Long Beach a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Long Beach is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #18 of 101 in Mississippi. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 75%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Long Beach?
CDC estimates 32.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.3% and 37.9%, against 40.4% across Mississippi and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Long Beach?
Memorial Hospital at Gulfport in Gulfport, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Long Beach’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Long Beach have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.3–10%), 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 Long Beach 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 Long Beach.
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.