Healthcare in Tunica, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
46.5%
10.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.5%
3.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
22.3%
10.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.0%
5.4pp 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
44.1%
Arthritis
38.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
31.6%
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
18.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.5%
Loneliness
36.0%
Lack of Support
29.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
48.2%
Mobility
28.9%
Cognitive
21.7%
Hearing
11.7%
Vision
11.6%
Self-Care
9.0%
Independent Living
15.4%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
27.2 mi
Highland Hills Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Hills Medical Center | 27.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Quitman Community Hospital | 28.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto | 29.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Forrest City Medical Center | 29.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital-Crittenden, Inc | 32.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Tunica has an obesity rate of 46.5%, which is 10.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.5%, 3.0pp below the national average. About 16.0% of adults lack health insurance. 83.0% 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 2.0 out of 5.