Photo: Jennifer Smits · Public domainWithin Mississippi, Pass Christian is healthier than 81% of graded towns
Pass Christian differs from Mississippi on 17 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pass Christian. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pass Christian
Pass Christian looks healthier next to Mississippi than next to the country
It’s healthier than 81% of the 101 Mississippi towns we grade, but 58% of towns nationwide. Much of Mississippi scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Pass Christian
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 7.6% across Mississippi. Conditions ↓
Fewer Pass Christian adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Mississippi. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 22.4% of adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Pass Christian adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (14.6% vs 17.3%) and lack of emotional support (24.7% vs 28.9%) both run below Mississippi. Mind & connection ↓
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 Pass Christian’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Pass Christian’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pass Christian is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns, #20 of 101 in Mississippi. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 85% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 22%).
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). Pass Christian’s median household income is $78,212; among the 10,819 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($59K–$98K), it’s healthier than 63%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Pass Christian adults…
Pass Christian runs below MS on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. 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.
7.9% of Pass Christian adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
How Pass Christian adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Pass Christian does better than Mississippi.
1 in 3 Pass Christian 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.
Care in and near Pass Christian
1 community health center in Pass Christian, 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 Pass Christian; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Pass Christian adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
Pass Christian and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pass Christian | B | 34% | 13.7% | 12.6% | CDC place |
| Henderson Point | — | — | — | — | |
| Long Beach | B | 32.6% | 11.9% | 13.6% | CDC place |
Henderson Point: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pass Christian adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pass Christian
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pass Christian is better than Mississippi on 16 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Mississippi figure falls inside Pass Christian’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pass Christian | MS | U.S. | vs MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.2%16.7–21.7 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.2–14.5 | 14.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%12.8–16.5 | 17.3% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34%28.6–39.4 | 40.4% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 13.7%11.9–15.6 | 15.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 43.5%39.5–47.5 | 44.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.9%37.7–45.8 | 38.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.1%26.8–33.4 | 29.9% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.1–10.3 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%8.8–10.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.3–8 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.9%6–7.9 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 4.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.3%7.4–11.3 | 18.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.6%10.6–14.6 | 16.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 30.2%25.9–34.4 | 34% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.9%10.6–15.3 | 13.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.7%31.8–41.8 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.3%6.9–9.9 | 11.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.8%81–86.2 | 81.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.7%88.2–91 | 86.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.5%78.8–83.9 | 79.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.2%62.6–71.4 | 61.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.1%66.9–80.5 | 74% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.4%16.5–22.2 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.5%28.4–36.7 | 36.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.7%21.6–28 | 28.9% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.6%12.5–16.9 | 22.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.1%9.5–12.8 | 16.8% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.4–8.5 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.2%7.1–9.2 | 11.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.9%6.6–9.4 | 13.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34%29.8–38 | 38.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.9%13.8–18 | 18.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.7%12–15.3 | 17.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.2–9.2 | 8.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.6–5.7 | 7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.8–8.7 | 10.4% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 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 Pass Christian
Is Pass Christian a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pass Christian is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #20 of 101 in Mississippi. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 63%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pass Christian?
CDC estimates 34% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.6% and 39.4%, against 40.4% across Mississippi and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pass Christian?
Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock in Bay Saint Louis, 6.9 miles in a straight line from Pass Christian’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Pass Christian have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.9–9.9%), 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 Pass Christian 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 Pass Christian.
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.