Where Noxapater residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Noxapater, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Noxapater. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Noxapater
Noxapater is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Noxapater’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Stroke, COPD and arthritis run high in Noxapater
1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.7%), vs 4.5% across Mississippi. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 8.6% across Mississippi. Arthritis is also above the state: 36.4%, vs 29.9% across Mississippi. In all, Noxapater runs above Mississippi on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Noxapater, and more people treating it
50.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Mississippi 44.9%), but 82.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Noxapater’s likely range.
Care in and near Noxapater
No hospital or community health center in Noxapater 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 Noxapater; ≈ 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 Noxapater adults…
Noxapater runs above MS on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Noxapater adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
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 Noxapater adults are doing
About the same as Mississippi on each measure.
1 in 3 Noxapater 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.7% of Noxapater adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Noxapater 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 Noxapater adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Noxapater
Why doesn’t Noxapater have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Noxapater.
What hospital is closest to Noxapater?
Winston Medical Center in Louisville, 9.2 miles in a straight line from Noxapater’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 Noxapater?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Winston County Family Medical Center in Louisville, 8.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Noxapater.
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.