Healthcare in Sandersville, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.2%
5.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.7%
1.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.0%
5.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.0%
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
43.4%
Arthritis
35.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.9%
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
17.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.7%
Loneliness
34.8%
Lack of Support
26.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.2%
Mobility
22.6%
Cognitive
18.8%
Hearing
11.1%
Vision
7.7%
Self-Care
6.0%
Independent Living
11.8%
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
8.9 mi
South Central Reg Med Ctr
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Reg Med Ctr | 8.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Jasper General Hospital | 17.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Wayne General Hospital | 22.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Perry County General Hospital | 29.3 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Ochsner Watkins Hospital | 31.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Sandersville has an obesity rate of 41.2%, which is 5.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.7%, 1.8pp below the national average. About 11.0% of adults lack health insurance. 81.1% 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.