Healthcare in Braxton, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.0%
2.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.0%
0.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.3%
0.6pp below 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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
38.7%
Arthritis
28.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.9%
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
18.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.0%
Loneliness
37.1%
Lack of Support
26.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.2%
Mobility
15.2%
Cognitive
18.2%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
5.0%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
9.1%
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
10.0 mi
Simpson General Hospital Cah
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simpson General Hospital Cah | 10.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Crossgates River Oaks Hospital | 12.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Magee General Hospital | 17.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Merit Health Women'S Hospital | 22.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Merit Health River Oaks | 22.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Braxton has an obesity rate of 34.0%, which is 2.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.0%, 0.5pp below the national average. About 10.1% of adults lack health insurance. 78.1% 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.