Healthcare in Kosciusko, MS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

45.6%

9.5pp above the national average

Depression Rate

19.0%

4.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

18.6%

6.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.7%

3.1pp 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

39.4%

Arthritis

34.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

28.5%

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

18.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.0%

Loneliness

37.2%

Lack of Support

31.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

43.1%

Mobility

23.8%

Cognitive

19.9%

Hearing

9.4%

Vision

9.6%

Self-Care

7.2%

Independent Living

13.3%

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

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.1 mi

Baptist Medical Center Attala

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Baptist Medical Center Attala	4.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Baptist Medical Center-Leake	19.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	✓
Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital Cah	28.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Choctaw Regional Medical Center	30.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Holmes County Hospital And Clinics	31.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Kosciusko has an obesity rate of 45.6%, which is 9.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.0%, 4.5pp below the national average. About 13.7% of adults lack health insurance. 83.1% 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 4.0 out of 5.