Photo: Fredlyfish4 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where New Houlka residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for New Houlka, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Houlka. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Houlka
Making ends meet is harder in New Houlka
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (32.6%), vs 22.4% across Mississippi. Utility shut-off threats (16% vs 11.2%) and no reliable transportation (16.9% vs 11.9%) are higher too. 23.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in New Houlka
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.4%), vs 8.6% across Mississippi. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.7%), vs 4.5% across Mississippi. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.1%, vs 7.5% across Mississippi. In all, New Houlka runs above Mississippi on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in New Houlka
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.5%), vs 16.9% 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 Houlka’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.
23.7% of New Houlka adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Out of every 100 New Houlka adults…
New Houlka runs above MS on 5 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 New Houlka
1 community health center in New Houlka, 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 Houlka; ≈ 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 Houlka adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How New Houlka adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, New Houlka runs above Mississippi.
2 in 5 New Houlka 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 Houlka 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 Houlka adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in New Houlka
Why doesn’t New Houlka 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 Houlka.
What hospital is closest to New Houlka?
Pontotoc Health Service Inc Cah in Pontotoc, 14.3 miles in a straight line from New Houlka’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near New Houlka?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Access Family Health Services - Houlka in Houlka, 0.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Houlka.
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.