Healthcare in Shuqualak, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
48.0%
11.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
17.8%
5.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
21.0%
9.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.2%
4.6pp 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
37.3%
Arthritis
31.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
28.0%
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
19.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.8%
Loneliness
41.5%
Lack of Support
36.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
45.0%
Mobility
25.7%
Cognitive
21.4%
Hearing
6.9%
Vision
11.1%
Self-Care
8.4%
Independent Living
14.4%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.6 mi
Noxubee General Critical Access Hosp
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noxubee General Critical Access Hosp | 7.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital | 17.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Winston Medical Center | 27.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Neshoba County General Hospital | 34.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Choctaw Health Center | 34.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Shuqualak has an obesity rate of 48.0%, which is 11.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.8%, 5.7pp below the national average. About 15.2% of adults lack health insurance. 83.3% 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 4.0 out of 5.