Healthcare in Macon, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
49.7%
13.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.9%
4.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
23.2%
11.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.5%
4.9pp 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
38.9%
Arthritis
34.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
33.8%
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
20.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.9%
Loneliness
40.1%
Lack of Support
34.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
47.9%
Mobility
28.6%
Cognitive
22.7%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
12.9%
Self-Care
10.0%
Independent Living
16.4%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.3 mi
Noxubee General Critical Access Hosp
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noxubee General Critical Access Hosp | 2.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Winston Medical Center | 26.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Och Regional Medical Center | 26.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital | 27.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Bmh-Golden Triangle | 32.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Macon has an obesity rate of 49.7%, which is 13.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.9%, 4.6pp below the national average. About 15.5% of adults lack health insurance. 83.9% 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 2.5 out of 5.