Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where Walnut residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Walnut, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Walnut. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Walnut
Care in and near Walnut
1 community health center in Walnut, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Walnut; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Walnut adults…
Walnut runs above MS on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Mississippi
Share of adults, with the Mississippi figure marked.
0.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Walnut adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Walnut adults are doing
About the same as Mississippi on each measure.
1 in 3 Walnut 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.6% of Walnut adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Walnut 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 Walnut adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Walnut
Why doesn’t Walnut have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Walnut.
What hospital is closest to Walnut?
Tippah County Hospital in Ripley, 14.6 miles in a straight line from Walnut’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Walnut?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Walnut Imaging Center in Walnut, 1.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Walnut.
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.