Healthcare in Jackson, MS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

46.0%

9.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

17.5%

6.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

18.4%

6.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.8%

2.2pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

37.5%

Arthritis

28.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

22.7%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

18.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

17.5%

Loneliness

39.7%

Lack of Support

34.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

39.7%

Mobility

21.5%

Cognitive

18.9%

Hearing

6.4%

Vision

9.6%

Self-Care

7.3%

Independent Living

12.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

1.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.5 mi

Mississippi Baptist Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center	2.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Merit Health Central	2.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
University Of Mississippi Med Center	3.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
St Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital	3.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Mississippi Methodist Rehab Ctr	3.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	—

Jackson has an obesity rate of 46.0%, which is 9.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.5%, 6.0pp below the national average. About 12.8% of adults lack health insurance. 83.3% 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 1.5 out of 5.