Photo: Chillin662 · CC BY-SA 4.0Rosedale’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Rosedale differs from Mississippi on 24 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rosedale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rosedale
Making ends meet is harder in Rosedale
1 in 4 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (27%), more than twice the Mississippi rate. Food insecurity (48.7% vs 22.4%) and no reliable transportation (24.8% vs 11.9%) are higher too. 41.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Rosedale
1 in 12 adults have had a stroke (8.1%), vs 4.5% across Mississippi. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (26.7%), vs 15.5% across Mississippi. COPD is also above the state: 13.8%, vs 8.6% across Mississippi. In all, Rosedale runs above Mississippi on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Rosedale is in the bottom 1% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Rosedale is healthier than fewer than 1% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Rosedale, and more people treating it
59.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Mississippi 44.9%), but 83.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Rosedale is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Rosedale is healthier than 0%. Against the 45 towns with similar household incomes ($14K–$23K), it’s healthier than 27%. 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 Rosedale’s likely range.
What’s behind Rosedale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rosedale is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Rosedale’s estimates fall in the lowest 6% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is diabetes: 26.7% of adults, against 15.5% across Mississippi and 12% nationally.
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). Rosedale’s median household income is $18,696; among the 45 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($14K–$23K), it’s healthier than 27%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Rosedale compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.7% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 8.6% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 85.9% (U.S. 77.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
41.2% of Rosedale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Out of every 100 Rosedale adults…
Rosedale runs below MS on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rosedale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
Care in and near Rosedale
1 community health center in Rosedale, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Rosedale; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Mississippi
Share of adults, with the Mississippi figure marked.
How Rosedale adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Rosedale runs above Mississippi.
2 in 5 Rosedale 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.
Rosedale and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosedale | D− | 53.7% | 26.7% | 25.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rosedale adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rosedale
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rosedale is better than Mississippi on 4 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Mississippi figure falls inside Rosedale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rosedale | MS | U.S. | vs MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 41.2%36–46.5 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.5%17.8–23.2 | 14.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.8%18.2–23.5 | 17.3% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 53.7%46.2–60.9 | 40.4% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 26.7%23.6–29.8 | 15.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 59.4%55–63.4 | 44.9% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.7%37.5–46 | 38.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 37.4%33.6–41 | 29.9% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.7%11.1–14.3 | 10% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.3%9.1–11.6 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.8%11.8–16 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 8.1%7.2–9.1 | 4.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 31.5%26.5–37.3 | 18.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 25.7%21.5–30.1 | 16.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 51.7%45.5–57.7 | 34% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 8.6%6.9–10.5 | 13.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45%38.1–52.1 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.4%12.5–20.7 | 11.5% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 85.9%83.1–88.4 | 81.5% | 77.4% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%82.9–88 | 86.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.5%80.9–85.6 | 79.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.7%51–62.4 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.3%62.8–79.1 | 74% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.6%15.6–21.9 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 41%35.6–46.9 | 36.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 36.2%31.4–41.5 | 28.9% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 48.7%42.4–54.8 | 22.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 34.7%29.9–39.4 | 16.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 27%23.6–30.5 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 24.8%21.4–28.3 | 11.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 41.2%35.1–47.5 | 13.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 49.7%44.1–55.4 | 38.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 31.9%28.1–35.8 | 18.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 23.7%20.4–27.2 | 17.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.2–9.3 | 8.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 14.9%13–17.1 | 7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 18.1%15.6–21 | 10.4% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 11.8%10.1–13.6 | 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 Rosedale
Is Rosedale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rosedale is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 27%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Rosedale?
CDC estimates 53.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 46.2% and 60.9%, against 40.4% across Mississippi and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rosedale?
Bolivar Medical Center in Cleveland, 20.7 miles in a straight line from Rosedale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Rosedale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.5–20.7%), 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 Rosedale more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays D−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rosedale.
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.