Where Sylvarena residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sylvarena, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sylvarena. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sylvarena
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Sylvarena
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.1%), vs 7.5% across Mississippi. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.2%), vs 7.6% across Mississippi. COPD is also above the state: 13.8%, vs 8.6% across Mississippi. In all, Sylvarena runs above Mississippi on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Sylvarena, and more people treating it
51% of adults have high blood pressure (Mississippi 44.9%), but 84.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Sylvarena adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Mississippi. 1 in 8 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 6 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 Sylvarena’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sylvarena adults…
Sylvarena runs above MS on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sylvarena adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.8% of Sylvarena adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Care in and near Sylvarena
No hospital or community health center in Sylvarena 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 Sylvarena; ≈ 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.
How Sylvarena adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Sylvarena does better than Mississippi.
1 in 3 Sylvarena 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.
Sylvarena 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 Sylvarena adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sylvarena
Why doesn’t Sylvarena have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sylvarena.
What hospital is closest to Sylvarena?
Magee General Hospital in Magee, 22.6 miles in a straight line from Sylvarena’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Sylvarena?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Health Care Clinic,bay Springs--Head Start in Bay Springs, 5.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sylvarena.
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.