Healthcare in Canton, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
48.4%
12.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.1%
5.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
21.8%
9.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
17.7%
7.1pp 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
36.4%
Arthritis
30.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
32.7%
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
19.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.1%
Loneliness
40.0%
Lack of Support
33.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
46.1%
Mobility
26.5%
Cognitive
22.5%
Hearing
8.0%
Vision
13.2%
Self-Care
10.0%
Independent Living
15.9%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.1 mi
Merit Health Madison
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merit Health Madison | 3.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Merit Health Women'S Hospital | 18.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Merit Health River Oaks | 18.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare Of Ms | 18.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| University Of Mississippi Med Center | 19.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Canton has an obesity rate of 48.4%, which is 12.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.1%, 5.4pp below the national average. About 17.7% of adults lack health insurance. 82.7% 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 2.0 out of 5.