Photo: Magnolia677 · CC BY 4.0Sardis’ CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Sardis differs from Mississippi on 23 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 21 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sardis. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sardis
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Sardis
1 in 6 adults have COPD (16.5%), about twice the Mississippi rate. 1 in 12 adults have had a stroke (8.6%), about twice the Mississippi rate. Diabetes is also above the state: 26%, vs 15.5% across Mississippi. In all, Sardis runs above Mississippi on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Sardis is in the bottom 1% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Sardis is healthier than only 1% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More Sardis adults get no exercise
1 in 2 adults get no exercise outside work (51%), vs 34% across Mississippi. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Sardis, and more people treating it
58% of adults have high blood pressure (Mississippi 44.9%), but 83.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Sardis’ likely range.
What’s behind Sardis’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sardis is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Sardis’ estimates fall in the lowest 10% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is diabetes: 26% 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). Sardis’ median household income is $32,205; among the 827 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($24K–$40K), it’s healthier than 8%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Sardis compares well: binge drinking, 9.5% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 83.8% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Sardis adults…
Sardis runs above MS on 10 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sardis adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
Care in and near Sardis
No hospital or community health center in Sardis 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 Sardis; ≈ 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).
How Sardis adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Sardis runs above Mississippi.
2 in 5 Sardis 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.
36.2% of Sardis adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Sardis and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sardis | D− | 52.1% | 26% | 27.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sardis adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sardis
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sardis is better than Mississippi on 2 and worse on 21; on the rest, the Mississippi figure falls inside Sardis’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sardis | MS | U.S. | vs MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 41.5%37.2–45.7 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.9%19.3–24.5 | 14.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20%17.7–22.5 | 17.3% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 52.1%44.1–60.2 | 40.4% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 26%23–28.9 | 15.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 58%53.6–62.3 | 44.9% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.4%38.9–48.1 | 38.8% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 39.3%35.4–43 | 29.9% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.3–13.2 | 10% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7–8.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 12.5%11.2–13.9 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 16.5%14.5–18.5 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 8.6%7.8–9.4 | 4.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 36.2%31.2–41.3 | 18.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 27.2%23.7–30.9 | 16.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 51%45.1–56.5 | 34% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 9.5%7.6–11.6 | 13.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.9%35.2–48.8 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.3%15.2–21.7 | 11.5% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.9%80.9–86.6 | 81.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.7%82.6–86.7 | 86.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.8%81.5–85.8 | 79.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.9%52.2–63.2 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.5%58.3–75.4 | 74% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.8%16.7–23.3 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38%32.7–43.4 | 36.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 34.5%30–39.1 | 28.9% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 43.8%38.9–48.4 | 22.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 29.4%25.9–32.9 | 16.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 22.9%20.3–25.7 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 22.2%19.6–24.9 | 11.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 36.2%31.8–40.6 | 13.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 53.6%48.4–58.4 | 38.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 33.7%30.1–37 | 18.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 24.2%21.4–27 | 17.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.6%10.4–13 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 15.2%13.6–16.7 | 7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 18.7%16.6–20.8 | 10.4% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 11.9%10.6–13.2 | 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 Sardis
Is Sardis a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sardis is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 8%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sardis?
CDC estimates 52.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 44.1% and 60.2%, against 40.4% across Mississippi and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sardis?
Highland Hills Medical Center in Senatobia, 13.3 miles in a straight line from Sardis’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Sardis have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.2–21.7%), 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 Sardis 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 Sardis.
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.