Photo: Thomas R Machnitzki ([email protected]) · CC BY 3.0Within Mississippi, Olive Branch is healthier than 87% of graded towns
Olive Branch beats Mississippi on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Olive Branch. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Olive Branch
Olive Branch looks healthier next to Mississippi than next to the country
It’s healthier than 87% of the 101 Mississippi towns we grade, but 66% of towns nationwide. Much of Mississippi scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Olive Branch’s lead shrinks
Olive Branch is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns, but 48% of the 8,506 towns with similar household incomes ($75K–$126K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
COPD and heart disease are less common in Olive Branch
Olive Branch runs below Mississippi on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.8% vs 8.6%), heart disease (5.5% vs 7.5%) and stroke (3.3% vs 4.5%). Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around Olive Branch
Grades next door run from Collierville (A) to Memphis (D). Olive Branch is a B+. Around town ↓
Olive Branch is an active town
Only 26.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, 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 Olive Branch’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Olive Branch’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Olive Branch is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns, #14 of 101 in Mississippi. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 82% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 46%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Olive Branch’s median household income is $100,606; among the 8,506 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($75K–$126K), it’s healthier than 48%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Olive Branch adults…
Olive Branch runs below MS on 6 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.
7 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Olive Branch and the towns around it
Olive Branch’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 5 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Branch | B+ | 36% | 11.9% | 12.6% | CDC place |
| Southaven | B− | 37.2% | 12.5% | 14.2% | CDC place |
| Bridgetown | A− | 31.9% | 10.5% | 11.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Olive Branch
1 hospital in Olive Branch, 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 Olive Branch; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Olive Branch adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Olive Branch adults are doing
About the same as Mississippi on each measure.
1 in 3 Olive Branch 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.
7% of Olive Branch adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Olive Branch adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Olive Branch
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Olive Branch is better than Mississippi on 16 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Mississippi figure falls inside Olive Branch’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Olive Branch | MS | U.S. | vs MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.9%15.6–20.4 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.9%10.5–13.5 | 14.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.8–17.7 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36%29.5–42.7 | 40.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10.3–13.7 | 15.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 39.7%35.6–43.8 | 44.9% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.9%32.7–41.2 | 38.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.6%23.6–29.9 | 29.9% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.4–10.9 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%6.8–8.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.8%5.2–6.5 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.5 | 4.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.3%9.1–13.7 | 18.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.6%10.8–14.5 | 16.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 26.2%22.1–30.3 | 34% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.3–18 | 13.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.2%31.5–43 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.6%7.3–10.1 | 11.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.7%78.6–84.7 | 81.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.6%87.1–90.2 | 86.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.8%76–81.5 | 79.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66%60.8–70.7 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.9%69.3–83.3 | 74% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.3%16.3–22.6 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.4%30.5–40.2 | 36.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.6%23.9–31.3 | 28.9% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.7%12.7–16.9 | 22.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.7%10.9–14.4 | 16.8% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.7%6.7–8.8 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.1%7.2–9.1 | 11.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7%5.8–8.1 | 13.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.3%27.3–35.4 | 38.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.7%11.9–15.5 | 18.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.3%12.6–16 | 17.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.7–7.2 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5 | 7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.6–8.2 | 10.4% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 5.3% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Mississippi figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Olive Branch
Is Olive Branch a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Olive Branch is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #14 of 101 in Mississippi. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 48%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Olive Branch?
CDC estimates 36% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.5% and 42.7%, against 40.4% across Mississippi and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Olive Branch?
Methodist Healthcare - Olive Branch Hospital in Olive Branch, 2.1 miles in a straight line from Olive Branch’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Olive Branch have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.3–10.1%), against 11.5% across Mississippi.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Olive Branch more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Olive Branch.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.