Healthcare in Columbia, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
46.1%
10.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.1%
3.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.0%
7.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.2%
4.6pp 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
40.2%
Arthritis
34.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
28.1%
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
19.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.1%
Loneliness
38.1%
Lack of Support
31.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
46.7%
Mobility
25.5%
Cognitive
21.8%
Hearing
10.3%
Vision
10.4%
Self-Care
7.9%
Independent Living
14.5%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.9 mi
Marion General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion General Hospital | 2.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Walthall County General Hospital Cah | 20.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Merit Health Wesley | 24.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Jefferson Davis Community Hospital Cah | 25.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| South Mississippi State Hospital | 25.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Columbia has an obesity rate of 46.1%, which is 10.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.1%, 3.4pp below the national average. About 15.2% of adults lack health insurance. 81.5% 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.