Healthcare in Seminary, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.5%
near the national average
Depression Rate
21.4%
2.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.2%
2.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
0.5pp above 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
41.1%
Arthritis
33.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
25.8%
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
17.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.4%
Loneliness
34.5%
Lack of Support
25.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.9%
Mobility
20.3%
Cognitive
18.1%
Hearing
10.6%
Vision
6.8%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
11.0%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
1.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.8 mi
Covington County Hospital Cah
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington County Hospital Cah | 7.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Merit Health Wesley | 16.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Jefferson Davis Community Hospital Cah | 21.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| South Central Reg Med Ctr | 22.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Forrest General Hospital | 26.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Seminary has an obesity rate of 36.5%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 21.4%, 2.1pp below the national average. About 11.1% of adults lack health insurance. 80.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.7 out of 5.