Healthcare in Ovett, MS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.0%

near the national average

Depression Rate

19.9%

3.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.1%

2.2pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.2%

1.4pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

43.5%

Arthritis

33.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.4%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

15.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.9%

Loneliness

33.3%

Lack of Support

24.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

37.2%

Mobility

18.2%

Cognitive

15.7%

Hearing

10.3%

Vision

5.4%

Self-Care

4.3%

Independent Living

8.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

1.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

11.7 mi

Perry County General Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Perry County General Hospital	11.7 mi	Rural Emergency Hospital	—	✓
South Central Reg Med Ctr	15.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Forrest General Hospital	22.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Wayne General Hospital	25.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Merit Health Wesley	25.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Ovett has an obesity rate of 36.0%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 19.9%, 3.6pp below the national average. About 9.2% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.8 out of 5.