Healthcare in Starkville, MS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.0%

near the national average

Depression Rate

20.8%

2.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.5%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.7%

near the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

31.7%

Arthritis

23.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

19.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

18.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.8%

Loneliness

36.6%

Lack of Support

25.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.3%

Mobility

14.4%

Cognitive

18.9%

Hearing

6.7%

Vision

6.7%

Self-Care

4.4%

Independent Living

10.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.8 mi

Och Regional Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Och Regional Medical Center1.8 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Clay County Medical Corporation15.1 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Choctaw Regional Medical Center22.2 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Bmh-Golden Triangle23.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Winston Medical Center26.5 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓

Starkville has an obesity rate of 36.0%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 20.8%, 2.7pp below the national average. About 10.7% of adults lack health insurance. 78.6% 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 2.5 out of 5.