Healthcare in Beechwood, MS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

42.1%

6.0pp above the national average

Depression Rate

18.7%

4.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.2%

2.3pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.6%

1.0pp below 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

37.5%

Arthritis

29.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.1%

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

16.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.7%

Loneliness

34.1%

Lack of Support

27.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

34.8%

Mobility

16.7%

Cognitive

15.8%

Hearing

7.0%

Vision

6.0%

Self-Care

4.6%

Independent Living

9.1%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

1.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

8.7 mi

Merit Health River Region

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Merit Health River Region8.7 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Madison Parish Hospital24.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Claiborne County Hospital26.3 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Merit Health Central33.6 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓
Sharkey Issaquena Community Hospital34.1 miRural Emergency Hospital—✓

Beechwood has an obesity rate of 42.1%, which is 6.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.7%, 4.8pp below the national average. About 9.6% of adults lack health insurance. 82.7% 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 1.5 out of 5.