Healthcare in Helena, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.8%
5.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.5%
1.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.3%
5.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.8%
4.2pp 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
42.1%
Arthritis
33.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.2%
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
19.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.5%
Loneliness
37.8%
Lack of Support
29.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.3%
Mobility
22.6%
Cognitive
20.5%
Hearing
10.3%
Vision
7.6%
Self-Care
6.0%
Independent Living
11.8%
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
9.5 mi
Singing River Health System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singing River Health System | 9.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Usa Health Hca Providence Hospital, Llc | 18.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Springhill Medical Center | 18.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Baypointe Behavioral Health | 23.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Merit Health Biloxi | 23.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Helena has an obesity rate of 41.8%, which is 5.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.5%, 1.0pp below the national average. About 14.8% of adults lack health insurance. 79.9% 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.