Where Mize residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mize, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mize. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mize
Depression and cancer run high in Mize
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.4%), vs 19.5% across Mississippi. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.8%), vs 7.6% across Mississippi. Conditions ↓
Fewer Mize adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Mississippi. 1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food, vs 22.4% of adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Mize has a community health center but no hospital
Family Health Care Clinic is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Smith County Emergency Hospital in Raleigh, 9.6 miles away. 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 Mize’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Mize adults…
Mize runs above MS on 2 of 12 conditions. 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.
9.4% of Mize adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Care in and near Mize
1 community health center in Mize, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Mize; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mize adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Mize adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Mize runs above Mississippi.
1 in 3 Mize 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.
Mize 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 Mize adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Mize
Why doesn’t Mize have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mize.
What hospital is closest to Mize?
Magee General Hospital in Magee, 10.2 miles in a straight line from Mize’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Mize?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Health Care Clinic, Mize--School in Mize, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mize.
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.