On CDC estimates, Ridgeland is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns
Ridgeland beats Mississippi on 21 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ridgeland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ridgeland
Ridgeland is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Ridgeland is healthier than 75%. Against the 10,095 towns with similar household incomes ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 93%. Health Grade ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Ridgeland
Ridgeland runs below Mississippi on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.3% vs 8.6%), stroke (3.2% vs 4.5%) and heart disease (5.4% vs 7.5%). Conditions ↓
Ridgeland is an active town
Only 25.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 34% across Mississippi. Habits ↓
Few Ridgeland adults smoke
10.8% 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 Ridgeland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Ridgeland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ridgeland is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns, #9 of 101 in Mississippi. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 90% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 50%).
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). Ridgeland’s median household income is $66,038; among the 10,095 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 93%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Few Mississippi towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Ridgeland is healthier than 92% of graded towns, against 75% nationally.
Out of every 100 Ridgeland adults…
Ridgeland runs below MS on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Mississippi
Share of adults, with the Mississippi figure marked.
5.9 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Care in and near Ridgeland
No hospital or community health center in Ridgeland 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 Ridgeland; ≈ 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 Ridgeland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Ridgeland adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Ridgeland does better than Mississippi.
1 in 3 Ridgeland 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 Ridgeland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Ridgeland and the towns around it
Ridgeland’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ridgeland adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ridgeland
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ridgeland is better than Mississippi on 21 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Mississippi figure falls inside Ridgeland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ridgeland | MS | U.S. | vs MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.9%14.7–19.2 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11%9.6–12.4 | 14.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%12.9–16.5 | 17.3% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.3%28.7–42.3 | 40.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.4%9.8–13 | 15.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 38.8%34.7–43.1 | 44.9% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.9%30.7–39.2 | 38.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.1%22–28.2 | 29.9% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.3%8.1–10.5 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8%7.2–8.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.3%4.6–6 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.4 | 4.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.6%6.9–10.5 | 18.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.8%9.2–12.6 | 16.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 25.7%21.7–30 | 34% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 14%11.3–16.8 | 13.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.9%26.1–37.7 | 38.4% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.8%7.5–10.2 | 11.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.4%79.1–85.3 | 81.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.9%87.3–90.4 | 86.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.7%75.8–81.2 | 79.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.4%63.5–72.8 | 61.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.9%71.6–84.8 | 74% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.5%14.6–20.6 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.5%29.7–39.7 | 36.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.9%21.4–28.6 | 28.9% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.7%12.6–17 | 22.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.8%11.1–14.7 | 16.8% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.2%7.1–9.4 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.7%7.6–9.8 | 11.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8%6.7–9.5 | 13.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.2%26.2–34.3 | 38.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.8%11.1–14.6 | 18.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.4%11.9–15.1 | 17.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.6–7.2 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.2–5.1 | 7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.4–8.1 | 10.4% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 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 Ridgeland
Is Ridgeland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ridgeland is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #9 of 101 in Mississippi. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 93%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ridgeland?
CDC estimates 35.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.7% and 42.3%, against 40.4% across Mississippi and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ridgeland?
St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital in Jackson, 6.2 miles in a straight line from Ridgeland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ridgeland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.5–10.2%), 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 Ridgeland 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 Ridgeland.
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.