Healthcare in Brookhaven, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.4%
8.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.3%
5.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.3%
7.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
2.2pp above 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
40.1%
Arthritis
32.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.8%
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
17.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.3%
Loneliness
37.0%
Lack of Support
30.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.0%
Mobility
23.5%
Cognitive
19.3%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
9.7%
Self-Care
7.5%
Independent Living
13.0%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.0 mi
King'S Daughters Medical Center-Brookhaven
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King'S Daughters Medical Center-Brookhaven | 2.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lawrence County Hospital Cah | 17.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Copiah County Medical Center | 17.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Franklin County Memorial Hospital | 26.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Beacham Memorial Hospital | 32.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Brookhaven has an obesity rate of 44.4%, which is 8.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.3%, 5.2pp below the national average. About 12.8% of adults lack health insurance. 83.0% 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 3.0 out of 5.