Healthcare in Amory, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.0%
5.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.1%
3.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.0%
5.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
1.0pp 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
42.4%
Arthritis
34.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.1%
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
17.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.1%
Loneliness
35.6%
Lack of Support
28.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.7%
Mobility
23.1%
Cognitive
18.7%
Hearing
10.3%
Vision
8.0%
Self-Care
6.1%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.6 mi
North Mississippi Medical Center-Gilmore Amory
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Mississippi Medical Center-Gilmore Amory | 2.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Monroe Regional Hospital | 10.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| North Mississippi State Hospital | 23.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| North Mississippi Medical Center | 23.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Tupelo | 23.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Amory has an obesity rate of 42.0%, which is 5.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.1%, 3.4pp below the national average. About 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. 82.6% 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 3.0 out of 5.