Healthcare in Florence, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.5%
1.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.0%
1.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.6%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
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
37.5%
Arthritis
27.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.8%
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
22.0%
Loneliness
36.8%
Lack of Support
26.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.4%
Mobility
14.9%
Cognitive
17.3%
Hearing
7.2%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
9.0%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
1.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.1 mi
Merit Health Central
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merit Health Central | 11.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Mississippi Baptist Medical Center | 11.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| University Of Mississippi Med Center | 12.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| St Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital | 12.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Mississippi Methodist Rehab Ctr | 12.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Florence has an obesity rate of 37.5%, which is 1.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.0%, 1.5pp below the national average. About 10.3% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.5 out of 5.