Healthcare in Falkner, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.4%
7.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.9%
1.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.3%
4.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
1.7pp 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
42.3%
Arthritis
34.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.3%
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
17.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.9%
Loneliness
33.3%
Lack of Support
25.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.8%
Mobility
21.9%
Cognitive
19.2%
Hearing
10.8%
Vision
7.7%
Self-Care
6.0%
Independent Living
11.9%
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
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.4 mi
Tippah County Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tippah County Hospital | 7.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Magnolia Regional Health Center | 22.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County | 24.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Booneville | 26.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| West Tennessee Healthcare Bolivar Hospital | 28.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Falkner has an obesity rate of 43.4%, which is 7.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.9%, 1.6pp below the national average. About 12.3% of adults lack health insurance. 81.1% 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 3.8 out of 5.