Photo: DanielPenfield · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Quitman is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns
Quitman differs from Mississippi on 11 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Quitman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Quitman
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Quitman
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 7.5% across Mississippi. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 7.6% across Mississippi. Stroke is also above the state: 6%, vs 4.5% across Mississippi. In all, Quitman runs above Mississippi on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Quitman is short on dental care and mental health care
Quitman’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Quitman, and more people treating it
52% of adults have high blood pressure (Mississippi 44.9%), but 84% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Quitman is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Quitman is healthier than 16%. Against the 4,852 towns with similar household incomes ($36K–$59K), it’s healthier than 45%. Health Grade ↓
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 Quitman’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Quitman’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Quitman is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 60% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Quitman’s median household income is $47,538; among the 4,852 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($36K–$59K), it’s healthier than 45%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Quitman compares well: binge drinking, 11.1% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 84% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Quitman adults…
Quitman runs above MS on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Quitman
No hospital or community health center in Quitman 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 Quitman; ≈ 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 Quitman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks 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.
How Quitman adults are doing
About the same as Mississippi on each measure.
1 in 3 Quitman 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.
14.4% of Quitman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Quitman and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman | C− | 38.4% | 18.7% | 17.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Quitman adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Quitman
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Quitman is better than Mississippi on 3 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Mississippi figure falls inside Quitman’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Quitman | MS | U.S. | vs MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.9%24–32.1 | 24.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%14.9–19.7 | 14.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.5–18.7 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.4%30.3–46.7 | 40.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 18.7%16.3–21.4 | 15.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 52%47.4–56.6 | 44.9% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.7%37.9–47.4 | 38.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 37.5%33.7–41.5 | 29.9% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%8.9–11.6 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.3%9.2–11.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.2%9–11.7 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11%9.3–13 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6%5.3–6.8 | 4.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.8%18.4–25.6 | 18.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.7%14.9–21 | 16.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 36.2%30.7–42.3 | 34% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 11.1%8.9–13.4 | 13.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.3%31–44.5 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.8%8.7–13.2 | 11.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 84.3%81.3–86.9 | 81.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.8%87.1–90.4 | 86.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 84%81.7–86.2 | 79.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.2%60.1–70.4 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.3%67.8–82.1 | 74% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.5%16.3–22.9 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.9%29.6–40.5 | 36.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.7%23.6–32.1 | 28.9% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.4%18.8–26.2 | 22.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.4%13.9–19 | 16.8% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.4%9.7–13.2 | 11.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.9%10.2–13.6 | 11.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.4%11.7–17.1 | 13.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.2%38.1–48.8 | 38.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 24.2%20.9–27.8 | 18.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.7%15.3–20.2 | 17.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.1%9.7–12.7 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.3%7.3–9.6 | 7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.9%10.3–13.8 | 10.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.5%5.6–7.5 | 5.3% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Quitman
Is Quitman a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Quitman is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns: C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 45%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Quitman?
CDC estimates 38.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.3% and 46.7%, against 40.4% across Mississippi and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Quitman?
Ochsner Watkins Hospital in Quitman, 5.7 miles in a straight line from Quitman’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Quitman have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.7–13.2%), 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 Quitman more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Quitman.
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.