Healthcare in Hickory, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.5%
7.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.5%
5.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.2%
5.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
1.1pp 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
37.6%
Arthritis
31.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.0%
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
18.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.5%
Loneliness
37.3%
Lack of Support
31.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.0%
Mobility
21.6%
Cognitive
18.8%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
8.5%
Self-Care
6.3%
Independent Living
12.1%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
21.0 mi
Ochsner Laird Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Laird Hospital | 21.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ochsner Rush Hospital | 25.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus | 25.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Anderson Regional Medical Center | 25.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Alliance Health Center | 25.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Hickory has an obesity rate of 43.5%, which is 7.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.5%, 5.0pp below the national average. About 11.7% of adults lack health insurance. 82.8% 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 2.5 out of 5.