Healthcare in Ackerman, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.8%
6.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.7%
3.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.4%
5.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
1.6pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
40.5%
Arthritis
33.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.9%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
17.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.7%
Loneliness
36.5%
Lack of Support
29.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.8%
Mobility
22.1%
Cognitive
18.6%
Hearing
9.1%
Vision
8.2%
Self-Care
6.2%
Independent Living
11.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.5 mi
Choctaw Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choctaw Regional Medical Center | 2.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Winston Medical Center | 16.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Webster General Hospital/ Swing Bed | 20.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Och Regional Medical Center | 21.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Medical Center Attala | 29.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Ackerman has an obesity rate of 42.8%, which is 6.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.7%, 3.8pp below the national average. About 12.2% of adults lack health insurance. 82.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.