Healthcare in Falcon, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
54.9%
18.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
17.3%
6.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
23.7%
11.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.2%
5.6pp 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
37.4%
Arthritis
32.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
28.6%
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
20.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.3%
Loneliness
41.3%
Lack of Support
37.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
47.2%
Mobility
28.0%
Cognitive
23.0%
Hearing
6.1%
Vision
13.5%
Self-Care
10.3%
Independent Living
16.7%
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
Nearest Hospital
7.6 mi
Quitman Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman Community Hospital | 7.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Panola Medical Center | 18.3 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Highland Hills Medical Center | 23.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Northwest Missississippi Regional Medical Center | 25.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Tallahatchie General Hospital-Cah | 29.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Falcon has an obesity rate of 54.9%, which is 18.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.3%, 6.2pp below the national average. About 16.2% of adults lack health insurance. 84.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.