Healthcare in Kossuth, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.7%
1.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.8%
1.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.8%
2.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
near 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
44.7%
Arthritis
34.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.9%
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
16.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.8%
Loneliness
35.4%
Lack of Support
25.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.9%
Mobility
19.5%
Cognitive
17.1%
Hearing
10.4%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
9.7%
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
4.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.8 mi
Magnolia Regional Health Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Regional Health Center | 5.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Booneville | 16.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Tippah County Hospital | 17.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Tishomingo Health Services Inc | 24.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| West Tennessee Healthcare Bolivar Hospital | 32.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Kossuth has an obesity rate of 37.7%, which is 1.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.8%, 1.7pp below the national average. About 10.5% of adults lack health insurance. 80.6% 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 4.3 out of 5.