Healthcare in Newton, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
47.3%
11.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.4%
5.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
21.4%
9.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.6%
4.0pp 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
40.1%
Arthritis
34.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
28.0%
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
18.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.4%
Loneliness
38.0%
Lack of Support
33.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
46.1%
Mobility
27.1%
Cognitive
21.0%
Hearing
9.4%
Vision
11.2%
Self-Care
8.6%
Independent Living
14.8%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
19.1 mi
S E Lackey Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S E Lackey Memorial Hospital | 19.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ochsner Laird Hospital | 19.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Jasper General Hospital | 26.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Ochsner Scott Regional | 30.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Neshoba County General Hospital | 32.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Newton has an obesity rate of 47.3%, which is 11.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.4%, 5.1pp below the national average. About 14.6% of adults lack health insurance. 83.8% 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 4.0 out of 5.