Healthcare in Decatur, MS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.5%

1.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.3%

2.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.3%

2.6pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.3%

near 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

29.3%

Arthritis

19.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

18.9%

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

20.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.3%

Loneliness

41.2%

Lack of Support

30.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.4%

Mobility

12.4%

Cognitive

20.1%

Hearing

5.7%

Vision

5.6%

Self-Care

3.5%

Independent Living

10.1%

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

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

12.1 mi

Ochsner Laird Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Ochsner Laird Hospital	12.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
S E Lackey Memorial Hospital	21.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Neshoba County General Hospital	25.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Choctaw Health Center	25.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Ochsner Rush Hospital	32.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Decatur has an obesity rate of 34.5%, which is 1.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.3%, 2.2pp below the national average. About 10.3% of adults lack health insurance. 77.4% 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 3.5 out of 5.