Healthcare in Mississippi State, MS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

26.2%

9.9pp below the national average

Depression Rate

26.4%

2.9pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

2.1%

9.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.2%

near 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

13.8%

Arthritis

6.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

0.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

24.7%

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

25.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.4%

Loneliness

45.7%

Lack of Support

26.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

34.8%

Mobility

4.6%

Cognitive

25.8%

Hearing

3.0%

Vision

5.4%

Self-Care

1.8%

Independent Living

12.1%

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

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.1 mi

Och Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Och Regional Medical Center	2.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Clay County Medical Corporation	14.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Bmh-Golden Triangle	22.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Choctaw Regional Medical Center	23.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Winston Medical Center	26.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓

Mississippi State has an obesity rate of 26.2%, which is 9.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.4%, 2.9pp above the national average. About 10.2% of adults lack health insurance. 72.0% 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.