Healthcare in Richland, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.1%
2.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.4%
3.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.6%
0.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
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
38.4%
Arthritis
27.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.8%
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
16.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.4%
Loneliness
35.9%
Lack of Support
26.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.2%
Mobility
15.2%
Cognitive
16.4%
Hearing
7.3%
Vision
5.4%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
8.7%
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
1.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.6 mi
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Baptist Medical Center | 5.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Merit Health Central | 5.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| University Of Mississippi Med Center | 7.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| St Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital | 7.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Mississippi Methodist Rehab Ctr | 7.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Richland has an obesity rate of 38.1%, which is 2.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.4%, 3.1pp below the national average. About 10.6% of adults lack health insurance. 79.7% 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 1.5 out of 5.