Healthcare in Alligator, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
52.1%
16.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
17.8%
5.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
29.7%
17.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
17.5%
6.9pp 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
45.0%
Arthritis
41.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
35.6%
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
19.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.8%
Loneliness
39.7%
Lack of Support
34.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
54.1%
Mobility
36.4%
Cognitive
23.7%
Hearing
12.3%
Vision
17.0%
Self-Care
13.3%
Independent Living
19.6%
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
1.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.1 mi
Northwest Missississippi Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Missississippi Regional Medical Center | 8.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Bolivar Medical Center | 22.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| North Sunflower Medical Center Cah | 26.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Quitman Community Hospital | 27.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Tallahatchie General Hospital-Cah | 33.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Alligator has an obesity rate of 52.1%, which is 16.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.8%, 5.7pp below the national average. About 17.5% of adults lack health insurance. 87.1% 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 1.0 out of 5.