Healthcare in Shannon, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.1%
4.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
17.9%
5.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.7%
4.8pp 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
38.3%
Arthritis
29.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.7%
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
17.9%
Loneliness
40.1%
Lack of Support
32.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.9%
Mobility
17.9%
Cognitive
16.9%
Hearing
6.6%
Vision
6.6%
Self-Care
5.1%
Independent Living
9.6%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.8 mi
North Mississippi Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Mississippi Medical Center | 8.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Tupelo | 8.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| North Mississippi State Hospital | 11.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| North Mississippi Medical Center-Gilmore Amory | 17.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Monroe Regional Hospital | 20.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Shannon has an obesity rate of 40.1%, which is 4.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.9%, 5.6pp below the national average. About 10.2% of adults lack health insurance. 83.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.