Healthcare in Lula, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
51.5%
15.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
17.2%
6.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
28.0%
16.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.3%
5.7pp 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
43.7%
Arthritis
38.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
35.9%
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
19.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.2%
Loneliness
37.3%
Lack of Support
35.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
49.7%
Mobility
32.8%
Cognitive
22.2%
Hearing
9.1%
Vision
14.9%
Self-Care
12.0%
Independent Living
17.3%
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
Nearest Hospital
15.4 mi
Quitman Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman Community Hospital | 15.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Northwest Missississippi Regional Medical Center | 21.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Panola Medical Center | 31.7 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Highland Hills Medical Center | 33.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Tallahatchie General Hospital-Cah | 37.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Lula has an obesity rate of 51.5%, which is 15.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.2%, 6.3pp below the national average. About 16.3% of adults lack health insurance. 85.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.