Healthcare in Carthage, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
45.4%
9.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.2%
4.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.1%
5.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
18.2%
7.6pp 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
37.0%
Arthritis
29.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.9%
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
19.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.2%
Loneliness
38.6%
Lack of Support
32.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.4%
Mobility
22.2%
Cognitive
21.4%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
9.9%
Self-Care
7.1%
Independent Living
13.5%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.8 mi
Baptist Medical Center-Leake
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Medical Center-Leake | 2.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Medical Center Attala | 18.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Neshoba County General Hospital | 24.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Choctaw Health Center | 24.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| S E Lackey Memorial Hospital | 25.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Carthage has an obesity rate of 45.4%, which is 9.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.2%, 4.3pp below the national average. About 18.2% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.