Healthcare in Columbus, MS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.3%

5.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

18.7%

4.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

19.0%

7.1pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.1%

2.5pp 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

37.6%

Arthritis

30.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

25.8%

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

18.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.7%

Loneliness

38.3%

Lack of Support

31.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

43.1%

Mobility

23.3%

Cognitive

19.8%

Hearing

8.3%

Vision

9.9%

Self-Care

7.4%

Independent Living

13.4%

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

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.8 mi

Bmh-Golden Triangle

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Bmh-Golden Triangle	5.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Clay County Medical Corporation	17.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Och Regional Medical Center	24.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Monroe Regional Hospital	24.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Noxubee General Critical Access Hosp	30.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Columbus has an obesity rate of 41.3%, which is 5.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.7%, 4.8pp below the national average. About 13.1% of adults lack health insurance. 83.1% 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 2.5 out of 5.