How healthy is Bogue Chitto?
Bogue Chitto differs from Mississippi on 14 of 40 measures. It has fewer uninsured adults (7.8% vs 11.5%) and fewer adults with COPD (6% vs 8.6%).
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bogue Chitto. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bogue Chitto
Read from the numbers below. The page puts what stands out first.
Care in and near Bogue Chitto
1 community health center in Bogue Chitto, 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 Bogue Chitto; ≈ 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 Bogue Chitto adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.8% of Bogue Chitto adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Out of every 100 Bogue Chitto adults…
Bogue Chitto runs below MS on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Bogue Chitto adults are doing
About the same as Mississippi on each measure.
1 in 3 Bogue Chitto 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bogue Chitto adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 335 people are less certain, so we show Bogue Chitto's figures without a grade.
All 40 CDC measures for Bogue Chitto
| Measure | Bogue Chitto | Likely range | Mississippi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 43.8% | 39.5–48% | 44.9% | about the same |
| High cholesterol | 37.8% | 33.3–42.1% | 38.8% | about the same |
| Obesity | 38.1% | 30.8–45.4% | 40.4% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 27.7% | 24.4–31% | 29.9% | about the same |
| Depression | 16.6% | 13.9–19.6% | 19.5% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 16.3% | 13.1–19.8% | 18.5% | about the same |
| Asthma | 9.8% | 8.6–11.1% | 10% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 7.3% | 6.5–8.1% | 7.6% | about the same |
| Diabetes | 14.3% | 12.3–16.5% | 15.5% | about the same |
| COPD | 6% | 5–7.1% | 8.6% | better |
| Heart disease | 6.1% | 5.3–6.9% | 7.5% | better |
| Stroke | 4% | 3.6–4.5% | 4.5% | about the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.1% | 9.7–14.8% | 16.9% | better |
| Binge drink | 13.2% | 10.7–15.8% | 13.6% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 28.4% | 23.3–33.7% | 34% | better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.1% | 31–43.6% | 38.4% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 82.9% | 79.7–85.8% | 81.5% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 11.3% | 9.6–13.2% | 9.3% | better |
| Cholesterol check | 89.4% | 87.4–91.2% | 86.2% | better |
| Colon screening | 67.8% | 62.9–72.3% | 61.8% | better |
| Mammogram | 76.4% | 69–82.9% | 74% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 81.1% | 78.5–83.5% | 79.7% | about the same |
| No health insurance | 7.8% | 6–10% | 11.5% | better |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 36.1% | 31–41.5% | 36.4% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 28.6% | 24.5–33.2% | 28.9% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 15.2% | 13.1–17.3% | 17.3% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 18.8% | 15.9–22.2% | 24.4% | better |
| Frequent physical distress | 12.2% | 10.5–14.1% | 14.8% | better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 15.8% | 12.5–19.4% | 22.4% | better |
| Housing insecurity | 13.5% | 11–16.3% | 16.8% | better |
| Utility shut-off threat | 8.4% | 6.9–9.9% | 11.2% | better |
| No reliable transportation | 9% | 7.4–10.6% | 11.9% | better |
| Receive SNAP | 7.8% | 5.9–10% | 13.6% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.4% | 27.7–37.3% | 38.1% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 15.7% | 13.3–18.3% | 18.8% | |
| Thinking or memory | 14.2% | 12–16.4% | 17.5% | |
| Hearing | 6.2% | 5.4–7.1% | 8.1% | |
| Vision | 5.2% | 4.5–5.9% | 7% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 4% | 3.5–4.7% | 5.3% | |
| Errands alone | 7.8% | 6.7–9.1% | 10.4% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Bogue Chitto door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Mississippi figure falls inside it, we don’t call Bogue Chitto better or worse.
CDC publishes Bogue Chitto directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bogue Chitto.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
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.