Healthcare in Okolona, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
47.7%
11.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
17.7%
5.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
22.0%
10.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.3%
3.7pp 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
41.3%
Arthritis
34.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
30.2%
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
18.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.7%
Loneliness
39.7%
Lack of Support
35.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
47.1%
Mobility
27.3%
Cognitive
20.8%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
11.0%
Self-Care
8.3%
Independent Living
14.5%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.2 mi
Progressive Health Group Of Houston
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Health Group Of Houston | 14.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Progressive Health Group Of Houston | 14.2 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| North Mississippi Medical Center | 15.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Tupelo | 15.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Monroe Regional Hospital | 15.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Okolona has an obesity rate of 47.7%, which is 11.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.7%, 5.8pp below the national average. About 14.3% of adults lack health insurance. 83.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.