Photo: Chillin662 · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Tutwiler is healthier than 51%
Tutwiler differs from Mississippi on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tutwiler. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tutwiler
Tutwiler is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Tutwiler is healthier than 7%. Against the 1,109 towns with similar household incomes ($26K–$43K), it’s healthier than 51%. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Tutwiler
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (40.6%), vs 22.4% across Mississippi. Utility shut-off threats (22.3% vs 11.2%) and no reliable transportation (22.3% vs 11.9%) are higher too. 28.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Tutwiler is in the bottom 7% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Tutwiler is healthier than only 7% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
1 in 4 working-age adults in Tutwiler has no health insurance
23% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 11.5% across Mississippi. Checkups ↓
Cancer and arthritis are less common in Tutwiler
Tutwiler runs below Mississippi on four chronic conditions, most of all cancer (2.8% vs 7.6%), arthritis (18.8% vs 29.9%) and heart disease (5.4% 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 Tutwiler’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Tutwiler’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Tutwiler is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 36% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Tutwiler’s median household income is $34,073; among the 1,109 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($26K–$43K), it’s healthier than 51%, about where its income would put it.
Where Tutwiler compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 31.2% (U.S. 37.1%); arthritis, 18.8% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 2.8% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
28.3% of Tutwiler adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tutwiler adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
Out of every 100 Tutwiler adults…
Tutwiler runs below MS on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Tutwiler
No hospital or community health center in Tutwiler 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 Tutwiler; ≈ 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.
How Tutwiler adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Tutwiler runs above Mississippi.
2 in 5 Tutwiler 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.
Tutwiler and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tutwiler | D | 47.3% | 14.2% | 23.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Tutwiler adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Tutwiler
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Tutwiler is better than Mississippi on 5 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Mississippi figure falls inside Tutwiler’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Tutwiler | MS | U.S. | vs MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 31.8%26.9–37.4 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%12.8–17.4 | 14.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20%17.2–23 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 47.3%38.6–56.8 | 40.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.2%12.3–16.4 | 15.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 43.2%38.6–48.4 | 44.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.2%27–36 | 38.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 18.8%16.2–21.7 | 29.9% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9%7.9–10.4 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.7–6.1 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7.2%6.1–8.6 | 8.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.4–4.4 | 4.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 31.2%26.6–36.2 | 18.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 23.4%19.3–28.3 | 16.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 40.1%33.9–47.1 | 34% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%13.4–20.5 | 13.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44%36.6–51.4 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 23%18–28.3 | 11.5% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.1%69.6–78.4 | 81.5% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 74.1%69.7–78.1 | 86.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 65.9%62–69.5 | 79.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 51.3%45.3–57.1 | 61.8% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73%64.1–80.8 | 74% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.1%14.2–20.7 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 41%35–47.4 | 36.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 38.3%32.9–44 | 28.9% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 40.6%34.2–47.8 | 22.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 31.1%26.2–36.3 | 16.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 22.3%18.8–25.8 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 22.3%18.8–26.2 | 11.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 28.3%22.7–34.3 | 13.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42%36.1–48.4 | 38.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.6%14.2–19.4 | 18.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 23.5%19.8–27.6 | 17.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.2–6.9 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 10%8.6–11.7 | 7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.6%10.7–14.9 | 10.4% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.7%5.7–7.8 | 5.3% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Tutwiler
Is Tutwiler a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Tutwiler is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns: D for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Tutwiler?
CDC estimates 47.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.6% and 56.8%, against 40.4% across Mississippi and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Tutwiler?
Northwest Missississippi Regional Medical Center in Clarksdale, 14.2 miles in a straight line from Tutwiler’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Tutwiler have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 23% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 18–28.3%), 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 Tutwiler more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tutwiler.
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.