Healthcare in Lexington, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
51.0%
14.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
17.9%
5.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
24.1%
12.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.4%
4.8pp 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
41.1%
Arthritis
36.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
32.0%
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
19.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.9%
Loneliness
42.7%
Lack of Support
36.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
47.5%
Mobility
28.4%
Cognitive
22.2%
Hearing
8.7%
Vision
12.8%
Self-Care
10.0%
Independent Living
16.0%
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
1.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.0 mi
Holmes County Hospital And Clinics
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes County Hospital And Clinics | 4.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Greenwood Leflore Hospital | 28.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Medical Center Attala | 30.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital Cah | 30.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Baptist Medical Center-Yazoo | 33.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Lexington has an obesity rate of 51.0%, which is 14.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.9%, 5.6pp below the national average. About 15.4% of adults lack health insurance. 84.6% 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 1.0 out of 5.