Photo: Natalie Maynor · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Raymond is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns
Raymond differs from Mississippi on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Raymond. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Raymond
Raymond is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Raymond is healthier than 77%. Against the 2,412 towns with similar household incomes ($30K–$50K), it’s healthier than 99%. Health Grade ↓
Diabetes and COPD are less common in Raymond
Raymond runs below Mississippi on nine chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (7% vs 15.5%), COPD (4.1% vs 8.6%) and stroke (2.2% vs 4.5%). A young population is part of it: only 9% of residents are 65 or older (Mississippi 17%). Conditions ↓
Few Raymond adults smoke
9.1% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 16.9% across Mississippi. Habits ↓
Raymond is an active town
Only 23.9% 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 Raymond’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Raymond’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Raymond is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every U.S. town); mental distress pulls it down (better than 10%).
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). Raymond’s median household income is $40,060; among the 2,412 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($30K–$50K), it’s healthier than 99%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Raymond adults…
Raymond runs below MS on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Raymond residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Mississippi. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
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 Raymond
No hospital or community health center in Raymond 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 Raymond; ≈ 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 Raymond adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Raymond adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Raymond runs above Mississippi.
5 in 10 Raymond 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.
8% of Raymond adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Raymond and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond | A− | 31.6% | 7% | 9.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Raymond adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Raymond
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Raymond is better than Mississippi on 16 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Mississippi figure falls inside Raymond’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Raymond | MS | U.S. | vs MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.4%13–21.1 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.8%8.1–11.7 | 14.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.9%16.2–23.4 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.6%25.6–37.6 | 40.4% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 7%6–8 | 15.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27.8%24.4–31.1 | 44.9% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 26.4%23.2–29.5 | 38.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 15.3%13.5–17.2 | 29.9% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.2%8.8–11.8 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.3%3.9–4.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.7%3.3–4.2 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.1%3.5–4.9 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.2%2–2.5 | 4.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14%11.4–17.1 | 18.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.1%7.2–11.4 | 16.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 23.9%18.6–30.1 | 34% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.5%13.5–19.8 | 13.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.3%32.8–44.2 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.1%6–13.7 | 11.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.5%74.4–82.2 | 81.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.5%74.1–83.6 | 86.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 64%61.5–66.9 | 79.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67%62.1–71.5 | 61.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.2%67.7–81.8 | 74% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.4%16.2–22.7 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 45.3%39.2–51.4 | 36.4% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 33.2%27.1–39.1 | 28.9% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.3%12.7–27 | 22.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.7%10.3–19.4 | 16.8% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.3%6.1–10.4 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.5%8.9–16.4 | 11.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8%5–12.3 | 13.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.2%26.2–39 | 38.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.4%7.9–11.1 | 18.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.7%14.4–23.5 | 17.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.6%4–5.2 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%3.8–5.9 | 7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%6.8–11.5 | 10.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.2–3.1 | 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 Raymond
Is Raymond a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Raymond is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 99%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Raymond?
CDC estimates 31.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.6% and 37.6%, against 40.4% across Mississippi and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Raymond?
Merit Health Central in Jackson, 9.2 miles in a straight line from Raymond’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Raymond have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–13.7%), 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 Raymond more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Raymond.
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.