Healthcare in Ashland, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.3%
2.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.2%
3.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.5%
4.6pp 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
44.3%
Arthritis
37.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.6%
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
16.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.2%
Loneliness
34.4%
Lack of Support
26.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.3%
Mobility
23.3%
Cognitive
17.9%
Hearing
11.7%
Vision
7.3%
Self-Care
5.6%
Independent Living
11.3%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
16.9 mi
Tippah County Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tippah County Hospital | 16.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Alliance Healthcare System, Inc | 18.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County | 26.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| West Tennessee Healthcare Bolivar Hospital | 30.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Western Mental Health Institute | 30.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Ashland has an obesity rate of 38.3%, which is 2.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.2%, 3.3pp below the national average. About 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. 82.3% 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 4.0 out of 5.