Healthcare in Edwards, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
45.0%
8.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
16.0%
7.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.7%
6.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
near 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
39.2%
Arthritis
29.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.1%
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
16.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.0%
Loneliness
39.0%
Lack of Support
34.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.9%
Mobility
20.7%
Cognitive
16.4%
Hearing
6.4%
Vision
7.9%
Self-Care
6.1%
Independent Living
10.5%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
1.6 / 5
Nearest Hospital
15.6 mi
Merit Health River Region
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merit Health River Region | 15.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Merit Health Central | 21.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Mississippi Baptist Medical Center | 25.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| University Of Mississippi Med Center | 25.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| St Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital | 25.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Edwards has an obesity rate of 45.0%, which is 8.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 16.0%, 7.5pp below the national average. About 10.9% 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 1.6 out of 5.