Healthcare in Bolton, MS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

45.1%

9.0pp above the national average

Depression Rate

16.1%

7.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

21.2%

9.3pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.1%

0.5pp 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

43.5%

Arthritis

35.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

21.4%

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

15.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

16.1%

Loneliness

36.4%

Lack of Support

32.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

40.2%

Mobility

24.3%

Cognitive

15.7%

Hearing

8.2%

Vision

8.6%

Self-Care

6.9%

Independent Living

11.0%

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

1.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

13.9 mi

Merit Health Central

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Merit Health Central	13.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center	17.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
University Of Mississippi Med Center	17.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
St Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital	17.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Mississippi Methodist Rehab Ctr	17.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	—

Bolton has an obesity rate of 45.1%, which is 9.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 16.1%, 7.4pp below the national average. About 10.1% of adults lack health insurance. 86.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.5 out of 5.