Healthcare in Soso, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.3%
3.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.0%
3.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.4%
2.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
1.3pp 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
39.9%
Arthritis
30.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.4%
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
16.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.0%
Loneliness
35.8%
Lack of Support
27.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.6%
Mobility
17.9%
Cognitive
16.8%
Hearing
8.2%
Vision
6.2%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
9.7%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
1.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.5 mi
South Central Reg Med Ctr
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Reg Med Ctr | 8.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Jasper General Hospital | 14.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Covington County Hospital Cah | 18.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Magee General Hospital | 27.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Merit Health Wesley | 29.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Soso has an obesity rate of 39.3%, which is 3.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.0%, 3.5pp below the national average. About 11.9% of adults lack health insurance. 80.8% 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 1.7 out of 5.