George Austin McHenry House · Photo: Woodlot · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Saucier is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns
Saucier differs from Mississippi on 14 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Saucier. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Saucier
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Saucier
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13%), vs 8.6% across Mississippi. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.5%), vs 7.5% across Mississippi. Cancer is also above the state: 10.5%, vs 7.6% across Mississippi. In all, Saucier runs above Mississippi on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Saucier is in the bottom 8% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Saucier is healthier than only 8% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
More Saucier adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40.1%), 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 Saucier’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Saucier’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Saucier is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 37% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Saucier’s median household income is $50,183; among the 5,857 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 19%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Saucier compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.6% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Saucier adults…
Saucier runs above 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.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Saucier
1 community health center in Saucier, 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 Saucier; ≈ 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 Saucier adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Saucier adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Saucier runs above Mississippi.
1 in 3 Saucier adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.4% of Saucier adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Saucier and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saucier | D | 37.8% | 17.6% | 20.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Saucier adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Saucier
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Saucier is better than Mississippi on 3 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Mississippi figure falls inside Saucier’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Saucier | MS | U.S. | vs MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.4%24.6–32.7 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.4–21.3 | 14.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.5–20.9 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.8%32.1–43.4 | 40.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.6%15.2–19.9 | 15.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 47.7%43.7–51.4 | 44.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 45.5%41.1–49.4 | 38.8% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 36.4%32.8–39.8 | 29.9% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.5 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.5%9.4–11.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.5%9.2–11.8 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13%11.1–15.1 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.5%4.8–6.2 | 4.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.5%17.1–24.5 | 18.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.9%17.7–24.6 | 16.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 40.1%34.9–45.4 | 34% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.8%10.5–15.1 | 13.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.7%32.6–43.1 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.3%8.9–14.3 | 11.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.1%78.9–84.7 | 81.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.1%83.9–88 | 86.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.6%79.8–84.7 | 79.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.7%58.4–68.7 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.8%62–76.9 | 74% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.3%20.9–27.8 | 19.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.2%29.9–38.8 | 36.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.5%22–29.4 | 28.9% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.6%17–24.7 | 22.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.8%10.8–15.3 | 16.8% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.9%7.6–10.4 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.9%9.3–12.7 | 11.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.4%9.9–15.4 | 13.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 45%40.2–49.9 | 38.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23.9%20.7–27.2 | 18.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.7%17.2–22.5 | 17.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.8%10.4–13.2 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8%6.9–9.2 | 7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.1%10.5–13.9 | 10.4% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.5%5.6–7.6 | 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 Saucier
Is Saucier a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Saucier is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 19%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Saucier?
CDC estimates 37.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.1% and 43.4%, against 40.4% across Mississippi and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Saucier?
Singing River Gulfport in Gulfport, 12.7 miles in a straight line from Saucier’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Saucier have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.9–14.3%), 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 Saucier more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Saucier.
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.