Where Puckett residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Puckett, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Puckett. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Puckett
Cancer runs high in Puckett
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 7.6% across Mississippi. Conditions ↓
Fewer Puckett 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 ↓
Puckett is an active town
Only 28.2% 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 Puckett’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Puckett adults…
Puckett runs below MS on 3 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.
6.1% of Puckett adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across 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.
Care in and near Puckett
No hospital or community health center in Puckett 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 Puckett; ≈ 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 Puckett adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Puckett adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Puckett does better than Mississippi.
1 in 3 Puckett 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.
Puckett 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 Puckett adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Puckett
Why doesn’t Puckett have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Puckett.
What hospital is closest to Puckett?
Simpson General Hospital Cah in Mendenhall, 10.3 miles in a straight line from Puckett’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Puckett.
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.