Healthcare in Como, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
54.6%
18.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.1%
3.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
29.1%
17.2pp 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
44.7%
Arthritis
42.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
48.4%
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
20.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.1%
Loneliness
37.6%
Lack of Support
34.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
56.2%
Mobility
37.0%
Cognitive
24.9%
Hearing
12.3%
Vision
16.9%
Self-Care
13.2%
Independent Living
20.1%
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
5.5 mi
Highland Hills Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Hills Medical Center | 5.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Panola Medical Center | 14.5 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Quitman Community Hospital | 25.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital North Ms | 28.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Methodist Healthcare - Olive Branch Hospital | 29.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Como has an obesity rate of 54.6%, which is 18.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.1%, 3.4pp below the national average. About 18.2% of adults lack health insurance. 84.8% 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.