Within Mississippi, Vancleave is healthier than 79% of graded towns
Vancleave differs from Mississippi on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Vancleave. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Vancleave
Vancleave looks healthier next to Mississippi than next to the country
It’s healthier than 79% of the 101 Mississippi towns we grade, but 57% of towns nationwide. Much of Mississippi scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Vancleave doesn’t win on
17% of adults binge drink, vs 13.6% across Mississippi, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Vancleave is an active town
Only 25.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 34% across Mississippi. Habits ↓
Fewer Vancleave adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Mississippi. 1 in 9 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 Vancleave’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Vancleave’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Vancleave is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns, #22 of 101 in Mississippi. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 71% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 37%).
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). Vancleave’s median household income is $70,313; among the 10,533 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$88K), it’s healthier than 71%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Mississippi
Share of adults, with the Mississippi figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.3% of Vancleave adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Out of every 100 Vancleave adults…
Vancleave runs below MS on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Vancleave
No hospital or community health center in Vancleave 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 Vancleave; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Vancleave adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Vancleave adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Vancleave does better than Mississippi.
1 in 3 Vancleave 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.
Vancleave and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Vancleave adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Vancleave
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Vancleave is better than Mississippi on 14 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Mississippi figure falls inside Vancleave’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Vancleave | MS | U.S. | vs MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.7%15.2–20.3 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.3–14.8 | 14.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%13.9–18 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.7%31.5–44.2 | 40.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.9%11.1–14.8 | 15.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 42.4%38.4–46.5 | 44.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.3%35.2–43.6 | 38.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.2%26–32.5 | 29.9% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.1–10.4 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.1–9.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.8–7.4 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7%6–8.1 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.1–3.8 | 4.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.2%9.7–14.8 | 18.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.1%11.7–16.7 | 16.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 25.7%21.7–30.1 | 34% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17%14.1–20.2 | 13.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.8%29.1–39.9 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.2%6.7–10 | 11.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.7%77.4–83.7 | 81.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.1%86.1–89.8 | 86.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.1%76.3–81.8 | 79.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.7%60.6–70.1 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.6%64.4–79.2 | 74% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.5%17.4–23.9 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.6%29.1–38.2 | 36.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.4%20.9–28 | 28.9% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.7%9.5–13.9 | 22.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.6%8–11.4 | 16.8% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.8%4.9–6.7 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.8%5.8–7.9 | 11.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.3%4.2–6.5 | 13.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32%28–36.3 | 38.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.6%12.5–16.9 | 18.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.4%12.6–16.5 | 17.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%6.9–8.9 | 8.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.9–5 | 7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.3–8.4 | 10.4% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3–3.9 | 5.3% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Vancleave
Is Vancleave a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Vancleave is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #22 of 101 in Mississippi. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 71%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Vancleave?
CDC estimates 37.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.5% and 44.2%, against 40.4% across Mississippi and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Vancleave?
Singing River Health System in Pascagoula, 14.5 miles in a straight line from Vancleave’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Vancleave have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.7–10%), 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 Vancleave more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Vancleave.
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.