Healthcare in Vicksburg, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
47.1%
11.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
17.9%
5.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.5%
6.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
1.4pp 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
38.5%
Arthritis
31.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.3%
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
17.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.9%
Loneliness
36.1%
Lack of Support
31.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.6%
Mobility
22.0%
Cognitive
18.2%
Hearing
7.6%
Vision
8.7%
Self-Care
6.7%
Independent Living
11.8%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.3 mi
Merit Health River Region
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merit Health River Region | 10.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Madison Parish Hospital | 20.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Claiborne County Hospital | 23.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sharkey Issaquena Community Hospital | 34.6 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi | 36.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Vicksburg has an obesity rate of 47.1%, which is 11.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.9%, 5.6pp below the national average. About 12.0% of adults lack health insurance. 83.8% 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 2.0 out of 5.