Healthcare in Quitman, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.4%
2.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.5%
4.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.7%
6.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
near 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
42.7%
Arthritis
37.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.8%
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
16.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.5%
Loneliness
34.9%
Lack of Support
27.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.2%
Mobility
24.2%
Cognitive
17.7%
Hearing
11.1%
Vision
8.3%
Self-Care
6.5%
Independent Living
11.9%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.1 mi
Ochsner Watkins Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Watkins Hospital | 6.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ochsner Rush Hospital | 17.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus | 17.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Anderson Regional Medical Center | 17.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Alliance Health Center | 17.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Quitman has an obesity rate of 38.4%, which is 2.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.5%, 4.0pp below the national average. About 10.8% of adults lack health insurance. 84.3% 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 2.5 out of 5.