Healthcare in Bassfield, MS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

45.5%

9.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.0%

3.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

20.6%

8.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

14.2%

3.6pp 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

41.2%

Arthritis

34.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

31.2%

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

19.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.0%

Loneliness

39.0%

Lack of Support

31.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

45.6%

Mobility

25.9%

Cognitive

21.0%

Hearing

10.8%

Vision

10.7%

Self-Care

8.1%

Independent Living

14.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

10.8 mi

Jefferson Davis Community Hospital Cah

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Jefferson Davis Community Hospital Cah	10.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Covington County Hospital Cah	14.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Marion General Hospital	17.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Merit Health Wesley	22.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Lawrence County Hospital Cah	24.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Bassfield has an obesity rate of 45.5%, which is 9.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.0%, 3.5pp below the national average. About 14.2% of adults lack health insurance. 82.5% 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 2.0 out of 5.