Healthcare in Oakland, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
45.5%
9.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
17.4%
6.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
23.3%
11.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.7%
3.1pp 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
42.4%
Arthritis
36.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
34.1%
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
17.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.4%
Loneliness
37.5%
Lack of Support
33.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
45.3%
Mobility
27.6%
Cognitive
19.7%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
11.1%
Self-Care
8.6%
Independent Living
13.9%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.2 mi
Tallahatchie General Hospital-Cah
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahatchie General Hospital-Cah | 14.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Panola Medical Center | 17.1 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Yalobusha General Hospital | 19.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| University Of Mississippi Medical Center- Grenada | 21.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Quitman Community Hospital | 27.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Oakland has an obesity rate of 45.5%, which is 9.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.4%, 6.1pp below the national average. About 13.7% of adults lack health insurance. 84.4% 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 3.0 out of 5.