Healthcare in Tupelo, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.0%
near the national average
Depression Rate
19.1%
4.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.1%
2.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
0.6pp 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
39.1%
Arthritis
28.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.1%
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
15.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.1%
Loneliness
37.6%
Lack of Support
27.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.0%
Mobility
16.0%
Cognitive
15.9%
Hearing
7.6%
Vision
5.7%
Self-Care
4.3%
Independent Living
8.8%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.5 mi
North Mississippi State Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Mississippi State Hospital | 3.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| North Mississippi Medical Center | 4.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Tupelo | 4.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Pontotoc Health Service Inc Cah | 17.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County | 21.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Tupelo has an obesity rate of 36.0%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 19.1%, 4.4pp below the national average. About 10.0% of adults lack health insurance. 82.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.