Where Sturgis residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sturgis, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sturgis. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sturgis
Cancer and heart disease run high in Sturgis
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 7.6% across Mississippi. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 7.5% across Mississippi. In all, Sturgis runs above Mississippi on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Sturgis is short on dental care and mental health care
Sturgis’ county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Sturgis adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Mississippi. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 22.4% of adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Sturgis adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (30.7% vs 36.4%) and lack of emotional support (22.4% vs 28.9%) both run below Mississippi. Mind & connection ↓
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 Sturgis’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Sturgis adults…
Sturgis runs above MS on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Sturgis
No hospital or community health center in Sturgis 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 Sturgis; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.5% of Sturgis adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
How Sturgis adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Sturgis does better than Mississippi.
3 in 10 Sturgis 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Mississippi
Share of adults, with the Mississippi figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Sturgis adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
Sturgis 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 Sturgis adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sturgis
Why doesn’t Sturgis have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sturgis.
What hospital is closest to Sturgis?
Choctaw Regional Medical Center in Ackerman, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Sturgis’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sturgis.
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.