Healthcare in Nicholson, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.7%
6.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.9%
0.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.8%
4.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.9%
5.3pp 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
40.0%
Arthritis
32.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.3%
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
20.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.9%
Loneliness
37.5%
Lack of Support
29.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.9%
Mobility
22.4%
Cognitive
22.3%
Hearing
10.0%
Vision
9.1%
Self-Care
6.9%
Independent Living
13.3%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
1.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.8 mi
Highland Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Community Hospital | 5.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Northshore, Llc | 14.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Slidell Memorial Hospital | 16.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Sterling Surgical Hospital | 16.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Our Lady Of The Lake Surgical Hospital | 16.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Nicholson has an obesity rate of 42.7%, which is 6.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.9%, 0.6pp below the national average. About 15.9% of adults lack health insurance. 78.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.5 out of 5.