Healthcare in University, MS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

26.3%

9.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

28.5%

5.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

1.7%

10.2pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.8%

0.8pp below 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

14.3%

Arthritis

5.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

0.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

31.3%

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

27.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

28.5%

Loneliness

47.4%

Lack of Support

27.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

36.7%

Mobility

4.2%

Cognitive

27.7%

Hearing

2.9%

Vision

4.9%

Self-Care

1.6%

Independent Living

12.1%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.8 mi

Baptist Memorial Hospital North Ms

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Baptist Memorial Hospital North Ms	3.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Yalobusha General Hospital	16.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	—
Panola Medical Center	24.0 mi	Rural Emergency Hospital	—	✓
Highland Hills Medical Center	26.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Alliance Healthcare System, Inc	27.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	—

University has an obesity rate of 26.3%, which is 9.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 28.5%, 5.0pp above the national average. About 9.8% of adults lack health insurance. 71.3% 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 3.5 out of 5.