Healthcare in Liberty, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.6%
4.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.4%
5.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.4%
7.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
0.5pp 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
45.8%
Arthritis
41.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.4%
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
15.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.4%
Loneliness
33.0%
Lack of Support
27.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
45.7%
Mobility
25.9%
Cognitive
16.4%
Hearing
12.7%
Vision
7.9%
Self-Care
6.1%
Independent Living
11.4%
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
Nearest Hospital
20.0 mi
Beacham Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacham Memorial Hospital | 20.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Field Health System | 20.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Helena Parish Hospital | 21.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Franklin County Memorial Hospital | 21.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Kentwood | 25.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Liberty has an obesity rate of 40.6%, which is 4.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.4%, 5.1pp below the national average. About 11.1% of adults lack health insurance. 85.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services.