Healthcare in Utica, MS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

46.7%

10.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

17.2%

6.3pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

21.2%

9.3pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.6%

3.0pp above 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

41.8%

Arthritis

32.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

24.3%

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

17.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

17.2%

Loneliness

38.1%

Lack of Support

33.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

42.1%

Mobility

24.4%

Cognitive

18.2%

Hearing

7.8%

Vision

9.8%

Self-Care

7.6%

Independent Living

12.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

1.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

20.9 mi

Copiah County Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Copiah County Medical Center20.9 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Claiborne County Hospital22.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Merit Health Central25.6 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓
Merit Health River Region27.2 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center30.0 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓

Utica has an obesity rate of 46.7%, which is 10.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.2%, 6.3pp below the national average. About 13.6% of adults lack health insurance. 84.4% 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 1.7 out of 5.