Healthcare in Clarksdale, MS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

47.4%

11.3pp above the national average

Depression Rate

18.2%

5.3pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

22.9%

11.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

14.7%

4.1pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

40.7%

Arthritis

34.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

32.6%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

19.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.2%

Loneliness

38.7%

Lack of Support

34.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

46.3%

Mobility

27.4%

Cognitive

21.9%

Hearing

8.1%

Vision

12.4%

Self-Care

9.6%

Independent Living

15.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

1.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.3 mi

Northwest Missississippi Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Northwest Missississippi Regional Medical Center	3.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Quitman Community Hospital	16.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Tallahatchie General Hospital-Cah	28.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Bolivar Medical Center	31.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
North Sunflower Medical Center Cah	31.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Clarksdale has an obesity rate of 47.4%, which is 11.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.2%, 5.3pp below the national average. About 14.7% of adults lack health insurance. 84.7% 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 1.0 out of 5.