Healthcare in Delta City, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
48.0%
11.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.7%
2.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
23.9%
12.0pp 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
45.4%
Arthritis
39.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
30.4%
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
18.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.7%
Loneliness
36.2%
Lack of Support
29.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
48.2%
Mobility
29.3%
Cognitive
21.3%
Hearing
12.1%
Vision
11.9%
Self-Care
9.2%
Independent Living
15.5%
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
1.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
18.7 mi
Sharkey Issaquena Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharkey Issaquena Community Hospital | 18.7 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Delta Health System - The Medical Center | 20.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Allegiance Specialty Hospital Of Greenville | 20.9 mi | Long-term | — | — |
| Baptist Medical Center-Yazoo | 22.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| South Sunflower County Hospital | 27.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Delta City has an obesity rate of 48.0%, which is 11.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.7%, 2.8pp below the national average. About 15.2% of adults lack health insurance. 85.4% 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 1.0 out of 5.