Healthcare in Shelby, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
55.1%
19.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.5%
5.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
28.0%
16.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
17.8%
7.2pp 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
41.4%
Arthritis
37.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
32.2%
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
21.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.5%
Loneliness
42.0%
Lack of Support
37.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
51.9%
Mobility
33.7%
Cognitive
25.0%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
16.7%
Self-Care
13.2%
Independent Living
19.8%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
1.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.4 mi
Bolivar Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivar Medical Center | 13.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Northwest Missississippi Regional Medical Center | 17.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| North Sunflower Medical Center Cah | 20.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| South Sunflower County Hospital | 34.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Quitman Community Hospital | 35.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Shelby has an obesity rate of 55.1%, which is 19.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.5%, 5.0pp below the national average. About 17.8% of adults lack health insurance. 85.9% 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 1.0 out of 5.