Mahned Bridge · Photo: Woodlot · CC BY-SA 3.0Where New Augusta residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for New Augusta, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Augusta. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Augusta
Making ends meet is harder in New Augusta
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.6%), vs 22.4% across Mississippi. Utility shut-off threats (15.4% vs 11.2%) and no reliable transportation (15.3% vs 11.9%) are higher too. 20.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in New Augusta
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.8%), vs 8.6% across Mississippi. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.8%), vs 4.5% across Mississippi. Diabetes is also above the state: 19.9%, vs 15.5% across Mississippi. In all, New Augusta runs above Mississippi on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More New Augusta adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (41.5%), 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 New Augusta’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.
20.6% of New Augusta adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Out of every 100 New Augusta adults…
New Augusta runs above MS on 7 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.
Care in and near New Augusta
1 community health center in New Augusta, 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 New Augusta; ≈ 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 New Augusta adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How New Augusta adults are doing
About the same as Mississippi on each measure.
4 in 10 New Augusta 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.
New Augusta 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 New Augusta adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in New Augusta
Why doesn’t New Augusta have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for New Augusta.
What hospital is closest to New Augusta?
Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, 21.2 miles in a straight line from New Augusta’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 New Augusta?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is New Augusta Family Health Center in New Augusta, 0.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Augusta.
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.