Healthcare in Sledge, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
55.5%
19.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
17.0%
6.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
26.8%
14.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.1%
4.5pp 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
40.6%
Arthritis
36.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
35.6%
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
19.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.0%
Loneliness
39.2%
Lack of Support
36.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
47.7%
Mobility
30.8%
Cognitive
21.9%
Hearing
7.2%
Vision
13.9%
Self-Care
11.3%
Independent Living
16.6%
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
5
Nearest Hospital
11.0 mi
Quitman Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman Community Hospital | 11.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Panola Medical Center | 17.8 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Highland Hills Medical Center | 20.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Northwest Missississippi Regional Medical Center | 29.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Tallahatchie General Hospital-Cah | 31.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Sledge has an obesity rate of 55.5%, which is 19.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.0%, 6.5pp below the national average. About 15.1% of adults lack health insurance. 85.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.