Healthcare in Taylor, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.7%
near the national average
Depression Rate
18.3%
5.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.2%
3.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
2.9pp below 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
43.6%
Arthritis
34.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.4%
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
13.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.3%
Loneliness
30.5%
Lack of Support
22.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.3%
Mobility
17.8%
Cognitive
13.3%
Hearing
9.0%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
8.1%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.9 mi
Baptist Memorial Hospital North Ms
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Memorial Hospital North Ms | 6.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Yalobusha General Hospital | 9.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Panola Medical Center | 21.2 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Highland Hills Medical Center | 29.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Pontotoc Health Service Inc Cah | 32.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Taylor has an obesity rate of 35.7%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 18.3%, 5.2pp below the national average. About 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. 83.9% 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 3.5 out of 5.