Where Ovett residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ovett, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ovett. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ovett
Cancer runs high in Ovett
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 7.6% across Mississippi. Conditions ↓
Fewer Ovett adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Mississippi. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 22.4% of adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Ovett’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ovett adults…
Ovett runs below MS on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. 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.
6.1% of Ovett adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Care in and near Ovett
No hospital or community health center in Ovett 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 Ovett; ≈ 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 Ovett adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Ovett adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ovett does better than Mississippi.
1 in 3 Ovett 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.
Ovett 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 Ovett adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ovett
Why doesn’t Ovett have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ovett.
What hospital is closest to Ovett?
South Central Reg Med Ctr in Laurel, 15.2 miles in a straight line from Ovett’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ovett.
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.