Healthcare in Alcorn State University, MS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.0%

1.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.8%

2.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

3.6%

8.3pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.4%

0.8pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

14.7%

Arthritis

6.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

0.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

28.7%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

26.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.8%

Loneliness

54.1%

Lack of Support

38.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

38.1%

Mobility

6.5%

Cognitive

26.3%

Hearing

1.9%

Vision

6.6%

Self-Care

2.5%

Independent Living

13.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

11.8 mi

Claiborne County Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Claiborne County Hospital11.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Jefferson County Hospital14.5 miRural Emergency Hospital—✓
Merit Health Natchez28.6 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Riverland Medical Center29.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Freedom Behavioral Hospital Of Ferriday29.7 miPsychiatric——

Alcorn State University has an obesity rate of 35.0%, which is 1.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.8%, 2.7pp below the national average. About 11.4% of adults lack health insurance. 78.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.