Healthcare in Brandon, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.6%
1.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.9%
4.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.9%
1.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
3.6pp below 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
38.8%
Arthritis
27.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.5%
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
14.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.9%
Loneliness
33.6%
Lack of Support
24.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.9%
Mobility
12.5%
Cognitive
12.7%
Hearing
6.7%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
6.6%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
1.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.9 mi
Merit Health Women'S Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merit Health Women'S Hospital | 6.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Merit Health River Oaks | 6.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare Of Ms | 6.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Crossgates River Oaks Hospital | 7.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| University Of Mississippi Med Center | 10.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Brandon has an obesity rate of 34.6%, which is 1.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.9%, 4.6pp below the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 81.5% 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 1.3 out of 5.