Healthcare in Oxford, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.5%
3.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.9%
2.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.2%
2.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
1.1pp below 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
31.7%
Arthritis
20.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.9%
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
17.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.9%
Loneliness
36.9%
Lack of Support
25.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.6%
Mobility
11.6%
Cognitive
17.5%
Hearing
6.1%
Vision
5.2%
Self-Care
3.3%
Independent Living
8.9%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.2 mi
Baptist Memorial Hospital North Ms
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Memorial Hospital North Ms | 3.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Yalobusha General Hospital | 15.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Panola Medical Center | 23.9 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Highland Hills Medical Center | 27.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Alliance Healthcare System, Inc | 28.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Oxford has an obesity rate of 32.5%, which is 3.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.9%, 2.6pp below the national average. About 9.5% of adults lack health insurance. 77.9% 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 3.5 out of 5.