Healthcare in Mendenhall, MS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.9%

4.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.8%

2.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.3%

4.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.3%

1.7pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

40.2%

Arthritis

32.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

24.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

18.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.8%

Loneliness

36.9%

Lack of Support

28.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

41.1%

Mobility

20.8%

Cognitive

19.2%

Hearing

9.1%

Vision

7.8%

Self-Care

6.0%

Independent Living

11.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

1.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.7 mi

Simpson General Hospital Cah

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Simpson General Hospital Cah	2.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Magee General Hospital	9.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Crossgates River Oaks Hospital	16.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Jefferson Davis Community Hospital Cah	23.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Ochsner Scott Regional	26.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Mendenhall has an obesity rate of 40.9%, which is 4.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.8%, 2.7pp below the national average. About 12.3% of adults lack health insurance. 81.5% 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 1.5 out of 5.