Healthcare in Sandersville, MS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

17.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.7%

Loneliness

34.8%

Lack of Support

26.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

1.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

8.9 mi

South Central Reg Med Ctr

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
South Central Reg Med Ctr8.9 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5
Jasper General Hospital17.8 miAcute Care Hospitals
Wayne General Hospital22.9 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Perry County General Hospital29.3 miRural Emergency Hospital
Ochsner Watkins Hospital31.1 miCritical 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.