Healthcare in Sharon, MS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.1%

3.0pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.5%

3.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.0%

4.1pp 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 PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

43.6%

Arthritis

35.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.1%

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

16.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.5%

Loneliness

34.8%

Lack of Support

26.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

40.6%

Mobility

21.0%

Cognitive

17.3%

Hearing

11.1%

Vision

6.7%

Self-Care

5.2%

Independent Living

10.6%

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

7.8 mi

South Central Reg Med Ctr

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
South Central Reg Med Ctr7.8 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5
Jasper General Hospital15.0 miAcute Care Hospitals
Wayne General Hospital26.1 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Covington County Hospital Cah29.9 miCritical Access Hospitals
Perry County General Hospital31.2 miRural Emergency Hospital

Sharon has an obesity rate of 39.1%, which is 3.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.5%, 3.0pp below the national average. About 10.6% of adults lack health insurance. 81.5% 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.