Photo: Chillin662 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Metcalfe residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Metcalfe, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Metcalfe. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Metcalfe
Making ends meet is harder in Metcalfe
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (35.2%), vs 22.4% across Mississippi. Utility shut-off threats (18.8% vs 11.2%) and housing insecurity (26.9% vs 16.8%) are higher too. 24.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Metcalfe
1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.2%), vs 4.5% across Mississippi. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.5%), vs 15.5% across Mississippi. High blood pressure is also above the state: 53.9%, vs 44.9% across Mississippi. In all, Metcalfe runs above Mississippi on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Metcalfe, and more people treating it
53.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Mississippi 44.9%), but 82.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Metcalfe is short on dental care and mental health care
Metcalfe’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 Metcalfe’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.
24.8% of Metcalfe adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Out of every 100 Metcalfe adults…
Metcalfe runs below MS on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Metcalfe adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
Care in and near Metcalfe
No hospital or community health center in Metcalfe 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 Metcalfe; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Metcalfe adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Metcalfe runs above Mississippi.
2 in 5 Metcalfe 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.
Metcalfe 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 Metcalfe adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Metcalfe
Why doesn’t Metcalfe have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Metcalfe.
What hospital is closest to Metcalfe?
Delta Health System - the Medical Center in Greenville, 10.0 miles in a straight line from Metcalfe’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Metcalfe?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Greenville Satellite Clinic in Greenville, 3.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Metcalfe.
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.