Healthcare in Natchez, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.2%
5.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
17.8%
5.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
21.0%
9.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
2.4pp 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
41.1%
Arthritis
34.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
27.2%
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
17.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.8%
Loneliness
36.2%
Lack of Support
30.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.0%
Mobility
25.6%
Cognitive
19.0%
Hearing
9.2%
Vision
10.6%
Self-Care
8.2%
Independent Living
13.5%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.9 mi
Merit Health Natchez
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merit Health Natchez | 2.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Riverland Medical Center | 14.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Freedom Behavioral Hospital Of Ferriday | 14.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Jefferson County Hospital | 22.5 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Franklin County Memorial Hospital | 30.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Natchez has an obesity rate of 41.2%, which is 5.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.8%, 5.7pp below the national average. About 13.0% of adults lack health insurance. 84.5% 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 2.0 out of 5.