Healthcare in Walnut, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.2%
7.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.4%
1.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.0%
3.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
1.1pp 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
40.0%
Arthritis
32.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.1%
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
18.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.4%
Loneliness
35.1%
Lack of Support
26.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.3%
Mobility
19.9%
Cognitive
19.4%
Hearing
9.4%
Vision
7.1%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
11.4%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.6 mi
Tippah County Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tippah County Hospital | 14.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| West Tennessee Healthcare Bolivar Hospital | 20.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Western Mental Health Institute | 20.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Magnolia Regional Health Center | 20.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Booneville | 30.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Walnut has an obesity rate of 43.2%, which is 7.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.4%, 1.1pp below the national average. About 11.7% of adults lack health insurance. 80.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.