Healthcare in Fulton, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.9%
3.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.2%
2.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.1%
1.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
1.1pp below 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
35.4%
Arthritis
25.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.9%
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
18.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.2%
Loneliness
39.3%
Lack of Support
27.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.4%
Mobility
14.2%
Cognitive
17.9%
Hearing
7.7%
Vision
5.0%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
9.2%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
15.5 mi
North Mississippi State Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Mississippi State Hospital | 15.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| North Mississippi Medical Center-Gilmore Amory | 20.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| North Mississippi Medical Center | 21.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Tupelo | 21.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Red Bay Hospital | 23.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Fulton has an obesity rate of 32.9%, which is 3.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.2%, 2.3pp below the national average. About 9.5% of adults lack health insurance. 79.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.