Healthcare in Merigold, MS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

46.9%

10.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

19.5%

4.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

21.2%

9.3pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.1%

1.5pp 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

42.5%

Arthritis

35.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

25.2%

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

18.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.5%

Loneliness

36.4%

Lack of Support

29.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

42.0%

Mobility

24.6%

Cognitive

19.0%

Hearing

8.3%

Vision

9.8%

Self-Care

7.9%

Independent Living

12.9%

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

1.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.5 mi

Bolivar Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Bolivar Medical Center	5.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
North Sunflower Medical Center Cah	13.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Northwest Missississippi Regional Medical Center	23.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
South Sunflower County Hospital	26.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Tallahatchie General Hospital-Cah	34.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Merigold has an obesity rate of 46.9%, which is 10.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.5%, 4.0pp below the national average. About 12.1% of adults lack health insurance. 84.5% 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 1.0 out of 5.