Healthcare in Benton, MS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

44.7%

8.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.4%

2.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

18.9%

7.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.1%

2.5pp 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

45.2%

Arthritis

38.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

26.3%

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

17.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.4%

Loneliness

36.4%

Lack of Support

28.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

44.9%

Mobility

25.6%

Cognitive

19.8%

Hearing

11.0%

Vision

8.8%

Self-Care

7.0%

Independent Living

12.9%

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

14.8 mi

Baptist Medical Center-Yazoo

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Baptist Medical Center-Yazoo	14.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Merit Health Madison	20.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Holmes County Hospital And Clinics	23.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
University Of Mississippi Med Center	34.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
St Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital	34.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓

Benton has an obesity rate of 44.7%, which is 8.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.4%, 2.1pp below the national average. About 13.1% of adults lack health insurance. 83.2% 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.