Healthcare in Independence, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.8%
2.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.9%
2.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.1%
3.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.3%
3.7pp 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
31.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.2%
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
18.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.9%
Loneliness
38.1%
Lack of Support
29.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.2%
Mobility
20.1%
Cognitive
19.8%
Hearing
11.1%
Vision
7.1%
Self-Care
5.3%
Independent Living
11.1%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.2 mi
Highland Hills Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Hills Medical Center | 10.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Methodist Healthcare - Olive Branch Hospital | 15.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Parkwood Behavioral Health System | 15.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Alliance Healthcare System, Inc | 18.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto | 20.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Independence has an obesity rate of 33.8%, which is 2.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.9%, 2.6pp below the national average. About 14.3% of adults lack health insurance. 78.6% 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 3.5 out of 5.