Healthcare in De Kalb, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
47.9%
11.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
17.6%
5.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
21.9%
10.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.7%
3.1pp 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
41.4%
Arthritis
36.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
27.6%
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
18.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.6%
Loneliness
38.8%
Lack of Support
33.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
46.6%
Mobility
27.4%
Cognitive
20.1%
Hearing
9.7%
Vision
11.1%
Self-Care
8.5%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.2 mi
Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital | 3.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Noxubee General Critical Access Hosp | 22.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Neshoba County General Hospital | 27.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Choctaw Health Center | 27.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ochsner Laird Hospital | 29.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
De Kalb has an obesity rate of 47.9%, which is 11.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.6%, 5.9pp below the national average. About 13.7% of adults lack health insurance. 84.9% 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.