Healthcare in New Albany, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.7%
7.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.2%
3.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.4%
4.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.4%
3.8pp 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
42.2%
Arthritis
32.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
26.2%
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
17.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.2%
Loneliness
36.5%
Lack of Support
29.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.7%
Mobility
21.1%
Cognitive
19.0%
Hearing
9.5%
Vision
8.0%
Self-Care
6.0%
Independent Living
11.6%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.5 mi
Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County | 1.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Tippah County Hospital | 18.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Pontotoc Health Service Inc Cah | 19.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| North Mississippi Medical Center | 23.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Tupelo | 23.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
New Albany has an obesity rate of 43.7%, which is 7.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.2%, 3.3pp below the national average. About 14.4% of adults lack health insurance. 80.9% 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 3.3 out of 5.