Photo: Nlsanfor · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Seminary residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Seminary, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Seminary. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Seminary
Cancer runs high in Seminary
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 7.6% across Mississippi. Conditions ↓
Fewer Seminary adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Mississippi. 1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food, vs 22.4% of adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Seminary has a community health center but no hospital
Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Covington County Hospital Cah in Collins, 6.4 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Seminary’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Seminary adults…
Seminary runs above MS on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.9% of Seminary adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Care in and near Seminary
1 community health center in Seminary, 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 Seminary; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Seminary adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Seminary adults are doing
About the same as Mississippi on each measure.
1 in 3 Seminary 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.
Seminary 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 Seminary adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Seminary
Why doesn’t Seminary have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Seminary.
What hospital is closest to Seminary?
Covington County Hospital Cah in Collins, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Seminary’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Seminary?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Seminary Family Health Center in Seminary, 0.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Seminary.
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.