Healthcare in Union, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.0%
4.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.1%
3.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.6%
5.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
2.1pp 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
41.1%
Arthritis
35.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
28.3%
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
17.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.1%
Loneliness
36.3%
Lack of Support
28.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.1%
Mobility
24.3%
Cognitive
19.5%
Hearing
11.2%
Vision
8.9%
Self-Care
6.7%
Independent Living
13.1%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.6 mi
Ochsner Laird Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Laird Hospital | 2.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Neshoba County General Hospital | 15.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Choctaw Health Center | 15.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| S E Lackey Memorial Hospital | 24.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital | 27.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Union has an obesity rate of 41.0%, which is 4.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.1%, 3.4pp below the national average. About 12.7% of adults lack health insurance. 82.2% 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 4.0 out of 5.