Healthcare in Guntown, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.2%
0.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.1%
1.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.3%
0.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
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
35.4%
Arthritis
24.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.7%
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
18.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.1%
Loneliness
39.3%
Lack of Support
28.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.0%
Mobility
13.6%
Cognitive
18.0%
Hearing
6.5%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
8.9%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.3 mi
North Mississippi State Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Mississippi State Hospital | 11.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Booneville | 16.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| North Mississippi Medical Center | 16.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Tupelo | 16.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County | 19.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Guntown has an obesity rate of 35.2%, which is 0.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.1%, 1.4pp below the national average. About 10.6% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% 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.