Healthcare in Verona, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
46.2%
10.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.8%
4.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
20.0%
8.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.2%
4.6pp 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
37.8%
Arthritis
30.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
31.9%
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
19.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.8%
Loneliness
43.3%
Lack of Support
36.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.6%
Mobility
23.3%
Cognitive
22.0%
Hearing
7.1%
Vision
10.3%
Self-Care
7.7%
Independent Living
14.1%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.8 mi
North Mississippi Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Mississippi Medical Center | 3.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Tupelo | 3.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| North Mississippi State Hospital | 6.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Pontotoc Health Service Inc Cah | 17.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| North Mississippi Medical Center-Gilmore Amory | 22.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Verona has an obesity rate of 46.2%, which is 10.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.8%, 4.7pp below the national average. About 15.2% of adults lack health insurance. 83.3% 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 3.0 out of 5.