Photo: Chillin662 · CC BY-SA 4.0Winona’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Winona differs from Mississippi on 21 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Winona. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Winona
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Winona
1 in 7 adults have COPD (15%), vs 8.6% across Mississippi. 1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (7.7%), vs 4.5% across Mississippi. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.7%, vs 7.5% across Mississippi. In all, Winona runs above Mississippi on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Winona is in the bottom 1% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Winona is healthier than only 1% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Winona
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (38.2%), vs 22.4% across Mississippi. Utility shut-off threats (19.6% vs 11.2%) and no reliable transportation (19.7% vs 11.9%) are higher too. 30.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More high blood pressure in Winona, and more people treating it
55.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Mississippi 44.9%), but 83.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Winona’s likely range.
What’s behind Winona’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Winona is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Winona’s estimates fall in the lowest 11% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is no exercise: 47.3% 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). Winona’s median household income is $31,932; among the 782 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($24K–$40K), it’s healthier than 13%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Winona compares well: binge drinking, 10.5% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 83.6% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Winona adults…
Winona runs above MS on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
30.4% of Winona adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Keeping up with care
Share of Winona adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
Care in and near Winona
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Winona, 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 Winona; ≈ 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.
How Winona adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Winona runs above Mississippi.
2 in 5 Winona 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.
Winona and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winona | D− | 48% | 23.6% | 24.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Winona adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Winona
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Winona is better than Mississippi on 2 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Mississippi figure falls inside Winona’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Winona | MS | U.S. | vs MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 37.9%33.8–42.1 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.8%18.3–23.4 | 14.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.8%17.5–22.3 | 17.3% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 48%39.7–56.2 | 40.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 23.6%20.8–26.4 | 15.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 55.5%50.9–59.8 | 44.9% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.4%38.7–48 | 38.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 38.1%34.1–41.9 | 29.9% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.1–13 | 10% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.4–9.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 11.7%10.5–12.9 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 15%13.1–16.8 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 7.7%7–8.5 | 4.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 33.4%28.8–38.3 | 18.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 24.5%21.3–27.9 | 16.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 47.3%41.4–53.2 | 34% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 10.5%8.4–12.7 | 13.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.8%34.8–49.2 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16%13.3–19.2 | 11.5% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.6%80.5–86.4 | 81.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85%82.9–87 | 86.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.6%81.3–85.6 | 79.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55.3%49.6–61 | 61.8% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.9%59–76.1 | 74% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.9%16.7–23.3 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.6%31.9–43 | 36.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 32%27.6–36.3 | 28.9% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 38.2%33.9–42.6 | 22.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 25.9%22.9–29.2 | 16.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 19.6%17.2–21.8 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 19.7%17.4–22 | 11.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 30.4%26.6–34.4 | 13.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 49.6%44.4–54.7 | 38.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 30.7%27.2–34.1 | 18.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 23%20.4–25.8 | 17.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.1%9.8–12.4 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 13.3%11.8–14.6 | 7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 17.1%15.1–19.2 | 10.4% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 10.5%9.3–11.6 | 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 Winona
Is Winona a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Winona is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 13%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Winona?
CDC estimates 48% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.7% and 56.2%, against 40.4% across Mississippi and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Winona?
Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital Cah in Winona, 0.5 miles in a straight line from Winona’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Winona have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.3–19.2%), 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 Winona more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Winona.
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.