Healthcare in Rawls Springs, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.2%
3.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.1%
5.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.9%
3.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
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
35.0%
Arthritis
27.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.3%
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
16.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.1%
Loneliness
36.1%
Lack of Support
29.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.3%
Mobility
16.3%
Cognitive
16.1%
Hearing
6.1%
Vision
6.2%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
9.1%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.8 mi
Merit Health Wesley
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merit Health Wesley | 3.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Forrest General Hospital | 12.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| South Mississippi State Hospital | 15.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Covington County Hospital Cah | 21.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Marion General Hospital | 25.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Rawls Springs has an obesity rate of 39.2%, which is 3.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.1%, 5.4pp below the national average. About 10.2% of adults lack health insurance. 82.4% 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 2.0 out of 5.