Where Maben residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Maben, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Maben. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Maben
Making ends meet is harder in Maben
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27.2%), vs 22.4% across Mississippi. Utility shut-off threats (15.1% vs 11.2%) and housing insecurity (21.3% vs 16.8%) are higher too. 19% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Maben is short on dental care and mental health care
Maben’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 Maben’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19% of Maben adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Care in and near Maben
No hospital or community health center in Maben 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 Maben; ≈ 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 Maben adults…
Maben runs below MS on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Maben residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Mississippi. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
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 Maben adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Maben adults are doing
About the same as Mississippi on each measure.
4 in 10 Maben 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.
Maben 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 Maben adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Maben
Why doesn’t Maben have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Maben.
What hospital is closest to Maben?
Webster General Hospital/ Swing Bed in Eupora, 10.7 miles in a straight line from Maben’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Maben.
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.