On CDC estimates, Sharon is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns
Sharon differs from Mississippi on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sharon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sharon
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Sharon
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 7.6% across Mississippi. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 7.5% across Mississippi. COPD is also above the state: 10.7%, vs 8.6% across Mississippi. In all, Sharon runs above Mississippi on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Sharon trails towns with similar incomes
Sharon is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns, and only 3% of the 8,252 towns with similar household incomes ($77K–$128K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Sharon 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 ↓
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 Sharon’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Sharon’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sharon is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 63% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Sharon’s median household income is $102,188; among the 8,252 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($77K–$128K), it’s healthier than 3%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Where Sharon compares well: sleep under 7 hours, 29.2% (U.S. 36%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.4% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Sharon adults…
Sharon runs below MS on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. 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.
9.4% of Sharon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Care in and near Sharon
No hospital or community health center in Sharon 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 Sharon; ≈ 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 Sharon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Sharon adults are doing
About the same as Mississippi on each measure.
1 in 3 Sharon 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.
Sharon and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon | C− | 39.1% | 16% | 17.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sharon adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sharon
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sharon is better than Mississippi on 8 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Mississippi figure falls inside Sharon’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sharon | MS | U.S. | vs MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.4%20.9–28.4 | 24.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.2–18.9 | 14.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.4–18.6 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.1%32.3–46.2 | 40.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16%13.8–18.5 | 15.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 48%43.6–52.3 | 44.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.6%39.2–48 | 38.8% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 35.4%31.6–39.1 | 29.9% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.4–10.9 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.5%9.4–11.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.6%8.4–11 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.7%9.1–12.8 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5%4.4–5.8 | 4.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.1%12.2–18.3 | 18.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.8%14.8–21.1 | 16.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 36.1%30.7–42 | 34% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.2%10.7–15.8 | 13.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.2%24–35 | 38.4% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.6%8.3–13.3 | 11.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.5%78–84.4 | 81.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%84.6–88.8 | 86.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.4%79.9–84.6 | 79.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.1%63.2–72.9 | 61.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.2%67.6–82 | 74% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.5%17.2–23.9 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.8%29.6–39.7 | 36.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.3%22.2–30.2 | 28.9% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.8%13.6–20.3 | 22.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.9%9.9–14 | 16.8% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.8%6.5–9 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.4%8–11 | 11.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.4%7.4–11.7 | 13.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.6%35.7–46 | 38.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21%18–24.5 | 18.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.3%15–20 | 17.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.1%9.7–12.6 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.7%5.8–7.8 | 7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.6%9.2–12.4 | 10.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.2%4.5–6.2 | 5.3% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Sharon
Is Sharon a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sharon is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 3%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sharon?
CDC estimates 39.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.3% and 46.2%, against 40.4% across Mississippi and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sharon?
South Central Reg Med Ctr in Laurel, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Sharon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sharon have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.3–13.3%), 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 Sharon more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sharon.
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.