Where Redwood residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Redwood, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Redwood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Redwood
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Redwood
Redwood runs below Mississippi on five chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (8.6% vs 15.5%), stroke (3% vs 4.5%) and heart disease (5.1% vs 7.5%). A young population is part of it: only 5% of residents are 65 or older (Mississippi 17%). Conditions ↓
Redwood is an active town
Only 23.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 34% across Mississippi. Habits ↓
Few Redwood adults smoke
9.5% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 16.9% 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 Redwood’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Redwood adults…
Redwood runs below MS on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. 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.
Care in and near Redwood
No hospital or community health center in Redwood 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 Redwood; ≈ 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 Redwood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Redwood adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Redwood does better than Mississippi.
1 in 3 Redwood 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.
3.8% of Redwood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Redwood 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 Redwood adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Redwood
Why doesn’t Redwood have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Redwood.
What hospital is closest to Redwood?
Merit Health River Region in Vicksburg, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Redwood’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 Redwood.
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.