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Marks, MS Health Statistics
50.8% of adults have obesity and 23.5% have diabetes, among about 1,444 residents.
- Obesity
- 50.8%
- #42 of 417 · +17.5 pts
- Diabetes
- 23.5%
- #47 of 417 · +11.4 pts
- Smoking
- 22.7%
- +9.9 pts
- Uninsured (18-64)
- 14.3%
- +3.2 pts
How it compares
Largest differences from the U.S. average
Higher than the U.S.
- Utility shutoff threat20.1% vs 8.0%
- Self-care9.5% vs 3.8%
- Food insecurity37.5% vs 15.9%
Lower than the U.S.
- Binge drinking9.7% vs 15.9%
- Depression18.5% vs 21.6%
Health measures
Marks, MS compared with Mississippi and the U.S.
Health outcomes
| Adults with | Here | MS | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 50.8%+17.5 pts | 40.4% | 33.3% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 23.5%+11.4 pts | 15.5% | 12.1% |
| High blood pressure | 56.0%+21.6 pts | 44.9% | 34.4% |
| High cholesterol (among those screened) | 41.5%+5.1 pts | 38.8% | 36.4% |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.4%+4.1 pts | 7.5% | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 7.3%+3.9 pts | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Current asthma | 11.6%+1.4 pts | 10.0% | 10.2% |
| COPD | 12.8%+6.3 pts | 8.6% | 6.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.2%-0.5 pts | 7.6% | 7.7% |
| Arthritis | 36.3%+11.1 pts | 29.9% | 25.2% |
| Depression | 18.5%-3.1 pts | 19.5% | 21.6% |
| All teeth lost (age 65+) | 26.6%+14.0 pts | 18.5% | 12.6% |
Health behaviors
| Adults with | Here | MS | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current smoking | 22.7%+9.9 pts | 16.9% | 12.8% |
| Binge drinking | 9.7%-6.2 pts | 13.6% | 15.9% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 45.2%+20.0 pts | 34.0% | 25.2% |
| Short sleep (under 7 hours) | 43.0%+6.9 pts | 38.4% | 36.1% |
Prevention
| Adults with | Here | MS | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance (age 18 to 64) | 14.3%+3.2 pts | 11.5% | 11.1% |
| Routine checkup in the past year | 84.5%+7.7 pts | 81.6% | 76.8% |
| Dental visit in the past year | 5.5%-56.2 pts | 9.3% | 61.7% |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (if high) | 83.3%+7.8 pts | 79.7% | 75.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.2%about the same | 86.2% | 86.2% |
| Colorectal cancer screening (age 45 to 75) | 61.0%-2.7 pts | 61.8% | 63.7% |
| Mammogram in the past 2 years (women 50 to 74) | 69.9%-6.2 pts | 74.0% | 76.1% |
Share of adults (18 and older unless noted), crude prevalence. Differences are compared with the U.S.; green is better than the national rate, red is worse. These are model-based estimates, not counts.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the obesity rate in Marks, MS?
- About 50.8% of adults in Marks, MS have obesity, compared with 40.4% in Mississippi and 33.3% nationwide. That ranks #42 of 417 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- How common is diabetes in Marks, MS?
- About 23.5% of adults have diagnosed diabetes (Mississippi 15.5%, U.S. 12.1%).
- What share of adults smoke in Marks, MS?
- About 22.7% of adults currently smoke cigarettes, compared with 12.8% nationwide.
- How accurate are these numbers?
- They are CDC model-based estimates built from national survey data and local population data, not counts from local health records. Small areas have wider margins of error.
Source: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health · Last updated 12/01/2025 · 2025 release. Share of adults, crude prevalence.
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