Healthcare in Myrtle, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.4%
4.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.4%
1.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.7%
0.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
3.0pp 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
39.0%
Arthritis
27.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.9%
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
19.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.4%
Loneliness
38.0%
Lack of Support
28.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.7%
Mobility
17.4%
Cognitive
20.2%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
6.7%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
11.0%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.6 mi
Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County | 8.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Tippah County Hospital | 17.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Pontotoc Health Service Inc Cah | 24.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Alliance Healthcare System, Inc | 25.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital North Ms | 26.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Myrtle has an obesity rate of 40.4%, which is 4.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.4%, 1.1pp below the national average. About 13.6% of adults lack health insurance. 77.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.7 out of 5.