Healthcare in Gunnison, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
53.4%
17.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.7%
4.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
26.6%
14.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
18.4%
7.8pp 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
41.8%
Arthritis
36.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
32.2%
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
21.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.7%
Loneliness
41.0%
Lack of Support
36.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
51.2%
Mobility
32.2%
Cognitive
24.5%
Hearing
9.1%
Vision
15.7%
Self-Care
12.2%
Independent Living
18.7%
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
Avg CMS Rating
1.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
18.0 mi
Bolivar Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivar Medical Center | 18.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Northwest Missississippi Regional Medical Center | 24.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| North Sunflower Medical Center Cah | 28.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mcgehee Hospital | 33.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Delta Memorial Hospital | 34.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Gunnison has an obesity rate of 53.4%, which is 17.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.7%, 4.8pp below the national average. About 18.4% 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 1.0 out of 5.