Healthcare in Algoma, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.0%
3.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.7%
2.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.9%
4.0pp 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
40.8%
Arthritis
33.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.9%
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
17.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.7%
Loneliness
35.6%
Lack of Support
27.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.0%
Mobility
20.5%
Cognitive
18.5%
Hearing
9.6%
Vision
7.2%
Self-Care
5.6%
Independent Living
11.0%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.7 mi
Pontotoc Health Service Inc Cah
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontotoc Health Service Inc Cah | 2.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| North Mississippi Medical Center | 15.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Tupelo | 15.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Progressive Health Group Of Houston | 19.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Progressive Health Group Of Houston | 19.0 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
Algoma has an obesity rate of 40.0%, which is 3.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.7%, 2.8pp below the national average. About 12.2% of adults lack health insurance. 80.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.