On CDC estimates, Verona is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Verona differs from Mississippi on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Verona. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Verona
Verona is in the bottom 2% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Verona is healthier than only 2% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Verona
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (38.3%), vs 22.4% across Mississippi. Utility shut-off threats (20.1% vs 11.2%) and housing insecurity (28.2% vs 16.8%) are higher too. 26.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Verona adults lack emotional support
36.1% of adults lack social or emotional support, vs 28.9% across Mississippi. Loneliness is above the state too: 43.3%, vs 36.4% across 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 Verona’s likely range.
What’s behind Verona’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Verona is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns, #92 of 101 in Mississippi. All seven of Verona’s estimates fall in the lowest 14% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is no exercise: 44.5% of adults, against 34% across Mississippi and 24.7% nationally.
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). Verona’s median household income is $46,148; among the 4,396 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 7%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Verona compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.5% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 10.7% (U.S. 15.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26.9% of Verona adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
How Verona adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Verona runs above Mississippi.
4 in 10 Verona 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.
Out of every 100 Verona adults…
Verona runs below MS on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Verona residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Mississippi. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Verona
No hospital or community health center in Verona 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 Verona; ≈ 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 Verona adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
Verona and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Verona adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Verona
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Verona is better than Mississippi on 2 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Mississippi figure falls inside Verona’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Verona | MS | U.S. | vs MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 32.7%28.1–37.2 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%14.6–19.3 | 14.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.9%17.4–22.5 | 17.3% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.2%39.9–52.7 | 40.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 20%17.6–22.6 | 15.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 53.2%49.1–57.2 | 44.9% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.8%33.9–42 | 38.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30%27–33.3 | 29.9% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.2–13.3 | 10% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.7–8.6 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.7%8.3–11.2 | 8.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 5.6%5–6.3 | 4.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 31.9%26.9–37.4 | 18.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.6%18.1–25.3 | 16.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 44.5%38.6–50.2 | 34% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 10.7%8.8–13 | 13.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.3%38.3–50.5 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.2%12.1–19.2 | 11.5% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.3%80.2–86.1 | 81.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.8%82.3–87.2 | 86.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.1%76.5–81.6 | 79.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.1%52.1–62.1 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.3%64.3–79.3 | 74% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.8%16–22 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 43.3%38.1–48.3 | 36.4% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 36.1%31.6–40.7 | 28.9% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 38.3%32.5–43.7 | 22.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 28.2%23.9–32.3 | 16.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 20.1%17.2–22.9 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 19.1%16.3–22.1 | 11.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 26.9%21.9–31.9 | 13.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.6%39.2–49.7 | 38.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23.3%20–26.4 | 18.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22%18.9–25.2 | 17.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.2–8 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 10.3%8.9–11.8 | 7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14.1%12–16.2 | 10.4% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.7%6.6–8.8 | 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 Verona
Is Verona a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Verona is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #92 of 101 in Mississippi. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 7%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Verona?
CDC estimates 46.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.9% and 52.7%, against 40.4% across Mississippi and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Verona?
North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, 3.8 miles in a straight line from Verona’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Verona have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.1–19.2%), 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 Verona 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 Verona.
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.