Healthcare in Pontotoc, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.3%
3.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.9%
3.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.0%
3.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.2%
2.6pp 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
39.6%
Arthritis
31.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.1%
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
17.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.9%
Loneliness
35.8%
Lack of Support
27.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.6%
Mobility
19.2%
Cognitive
17.9%
Hearing
9.0%
Vision
7.0%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
10.5%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.6 mi
Pontotoc Health Service Inc Cah
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontotoc Health Service Inc Cah | 2.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| North Mississippi Medical Center | 13.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Tupelo | 13.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County | 16.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| North Mississippi State Hospital | 19.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Pontotoc has an obesity rate of 39.3%, which is 3.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.9%, 3.6pp below the national average. About 13.2% of adults lack health insurance. 80.5% 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 2.5 out of 5.