Photo: Chillin662 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Lyon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lyon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lyon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lyon
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Lyon
1 in 6 adults have COPD (15.5%), vs 8.6% across Mississippi. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.2%), vs 7.5% across Mississippi. Stroke is also above the state: 7.1%, vs 4.5% across Mississippi. In all, Lyon runs above Mississippi on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Lyon
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.5%), vs 16.9% across Mississippi. Habits ↓
More Lyon adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (42.2%), 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 Lyon’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lyon adults…
Lyon runs above MS on 8 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.
Care in and near Lyon
No hospital or community health center in Lyon 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 Lyon; ≈ 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 Lyon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Lyon adults are doing
About the same as Mississippi on each measure.
1 in 3 Lyon 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.
18.9% of Lyon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Lyon and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksdale | D− | 47.4% | 22.9% | 22% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lyon adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lyon
Why doesn’t Lyon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lyon.
What hospital is closest to Lyon?
Northwest Missississippi Regional Medical Center in Clarksdale, 1.5 miles in a straight line from Lyon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lyon?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Children's Clinic in Clarksdale, 1.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lyon.
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.