On CDC estimates, Wade is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns
Wade differs from Mississippi on 7 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wade. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wade
Binge drinking is the habit Wade doesn’t win on
16.8% of adults binge drink, vs 13.6% across Mississippi. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Depression runs high in Wade
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23%), vs 19.5% across Mississippi. Conditions ↓
Fewer Wade adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Mississippi. 1 in 5 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 Wade’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Wade’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wade is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 26% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 10%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Mississippi
Share of adults, with the Mississippi figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.3% of Wade adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Out of every 100 Wade adults…
Wade runs above MS on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Wade residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Mississippi. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Wade
No hospital or community health center in Wade 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 Wade; ≈ 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 Wade adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Wade adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Wade runs above Mississippi.
4 in 10 Wade 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.
Wade and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wade | D | 40.1% | 14% | 19.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wade adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wade
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wade is better than Mississippi on 4 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Mississippi figure falls inside Wade’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wade | MS | U.S. | vs MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.6%19.9–27.5 | 24.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.5–18 | 14.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%16.6–21.7 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.1%33.9–46.6 | 40.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14%12.1–16.1 | 15.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 43%39–47.2 | 44.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.9%34.9–43.2 | 38.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.8%26.7–33.2 | 29.9% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.6–11.3 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.3–9.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.5–8.4 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.7%8.2–11.4 | 8.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4%3.5–4.5 | 4.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.3%14.8–21.7 | 18.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.8%16.3–23.4 | 16.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 32.3%27.3–37.8 | 34% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%13.9–19.9 | 13.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.5%30.6–41.9 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.6%8.8–14.4 | 11.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.5%74.9–81.7 | 81.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.5%80.7–85.9 | 86.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.3%74.3–79.9 | 79.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.4%54.8–65.2 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.4%60.7–76.5 | 74% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23%19.7–26.8 | 19.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 36.4%31.5–41.5 | 36.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.5%22.7–30.5 | 28.9% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.4%14.9–22.1 | 22.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13%10.8–15.3 | 16.8% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.1%6.9–9.4 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.8%8.3–11.4 | 11.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.3%8.1–12.6 | 13.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.5%33.5–43.7 | 38.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.2%15.6–21.1 | 18.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.2%16.3–22.3 | 17.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%7.9–10.2 | 8.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.3%5.4–7.3 | 7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.4%8.9–12.2 | 10.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.2–5.6 | 5.3% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Wade
Is Wade a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wade is healthier than 14% 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 Wade?
CDC estimates 40.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.9% and 46.6%, against 40.4% across Mississippi and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wade?
Usa Health HCA Providence Hospital in Mobile, 15.6 miles in a straight line from Wade’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wade have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.8–14.4%), 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 Wade more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wade.
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.