Photo: Chillin662 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Sidon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sidon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sidon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sidon
Making ends meet is harder in Sidon
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (31.1%), vs 22.4% across Mississippi. Utility shut-off threats (16.7% vs 11.2%) and housing insecurity (24.3% vs 16.8%) are higher too. 20.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes runs high in Sidon
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (19%), vs 15.5% across Mississippi. Conditions ↓
Cancer and depression are less common in Sidon
Sidon runs below Mississippi on cancer (4.7% vs 7.6%), depression (15.8% vs 19.5%) and heart disease (6.3% vs 7.5%). Conditions ↓
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 Sidon’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.1% of Sidon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Out of every 100 Sidon adults…
Sidon runs below MS on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Sidon
No hospital or community health center in Sidon 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 Sidon; ≈ 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 Sidon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Sidon adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Sidon runs above Mississippi.
2 in 5 Sidon 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.
Sidon 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 Sidon adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sidon
Why doesn’t Sidon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sidon.
What hospital is closest to Sidon?
Greenwood Leflore Hospital in Greenwood, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Sidon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Sidon?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center in Greenwood, 7.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sidon.
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.