Photo: Chillin662 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Pace residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pace, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pace. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pace
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Pace
1 in 11 adults have had a stroke (9%), about twice the Mississippi rate. 3 in 10 adults have diabetes (29.7%), about twice the Mississippi rate. COPD is also above the state: 15.4%, vs 8.6% across Mississippi. In all, Pace runs above Mississippi on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Pace adults get no exercise
1 in 2 adults get no exercise outside work (52.3%), vs 34% across Mississippi. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Pace
1 in 2 adults worry about having enough food (47.8%), about twice the Mississippi rate. Utility shut-off threats (25.3% vs 11.2%) and no reliable transportation (24% vs 11.9%) are higher too. 39.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.6% 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 Pace’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pace adults…
Pace runs below MS on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
39.8% of Pace adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Care in and near Pace
No hospital or community health center in Pace 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 Pace; ≈ 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 Pace adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Pace adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Pace runs above Mississippi.
2 in 5 Pace 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.
Pace 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 Pace adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pace
Why doesn’t Pace have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pace.
What hospital is closest to Pace?
Bolivar Medical Center in Cleveland, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Pace’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Pace?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Delta Health Center Searcy Medical Center Satellite in Cleveland, 7.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pace.
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.