Healthcare in Fayette, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
52.3%
16.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
16.9%
6.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
21.8%
9.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.3%
3.7pp 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
37.9%
Arthritis
30.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
32.6%
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
19.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.9%
Loneliness
40.7%
Lack of Support
36.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.6%
Mobility
24.9%
Cognitive
20.5%
Hearing
6.1%
Vision
11.1%
Self-Care
8.4%
Independent Living
14.2%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.1 mi
Jefferson County Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County Hospital | 2.1 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Claiborne County Hospital | 19.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Franklin County Memorial Hospital | 20.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Merit Health Natchez | 22.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Riverland Medical Center | 30.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Fayette has an obesity rate of 52.3%, which is 16.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 16.9%, 6.6pp below the national average. About 14.3% of adults lack health insurance. 84.9% 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 2.0 out of 5.