Healthcare in Sherman, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.3%
2.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.1%
2.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.3%
1.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.5%
0.9pp 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
38.7%
Arthritis
29.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.4%
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
18.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.1%
Loneliness
37.2%
Lack of Support
28.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.3%
Mobility
17.5%
Cognitive
18.4%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
6.2%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
10.2%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.2 mi
North Mississippi Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Mississippi Medical Center | 10.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Tupelo | 10.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| North Mississippi State Hospital | 11.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County | 12.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Pontotoc Health Service Inc Cah | 14.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Sherman has an obesity rate of 38.3%, which is 2.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 11.5% of adults lack health insurance. 79.5% 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 2.5 out of 5.