Healthcare in Ethel, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.4%
6.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.7%
3.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.1%
5.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
0.7pp 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
40.8%
Arthritis
34.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
28.3%
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
17.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.7%
Loneliness
35.7%
Lack of Support
29.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.8%
Mobility
22.3%
Cognitive
18.5%
Hearing
9.5%
Vision
8.1%
Self-Care
6.3%
Independent Living
11.8%
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
8.8 mi
Baptist Medical Center Attala
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Medical Center Attala | 8.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Choctaw Regional Medical Center | 22.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Baptist Medical Center-Leake | 23.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Winston Medical Center | 26.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital Cah | 27.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Ethel has an obesity rate of 42.4%, which is 6.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.7%, 3.8pp below the national average. About 11.3% of adults lack health insurance. 82.7% 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.