Healthcare in Charleston, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
46.6%
10.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.1%
5.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
21.9%
10.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
3.5pp 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
41.7%
Arthritis
35.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.2%
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
18.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.1%
Loneliness
38.9%
Lack of Support
34.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
45.5%
Mobility
27.2%
Cognitive
20.3%
Hearing
9.1%
Vision
11.3%
Self-Care
8.6%
Independent Living
14.6%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.4 mi
Tallahatchie General Hospital-Cah
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahatchie General Hospital-Cah | 5.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Panola Medical Center | 21.3 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| University Of Mississippi Medical Center- Grenada | 22.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Quitman Community Hospital | 23.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Yalobusha General Hospital | 28.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
Charleston has an obesity rate of 46.6%, which is 10.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.1%, 5.4pp below the national average. About 14.1% of adults lack health insurance. 84.7% 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 3.0 out of 5.