Healthcare in Water Valley, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.0%
3.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.5%
4.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.0%
7.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
2.5pp 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
42.2%
Arthritis
35.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.5%
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
17.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.5%
Loneliness
36.2%
Lack of Support
30.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.0%
Mobility
24.5%
Cognitive
19.4%
Hearing
10.8%
Vision
9.1%
Self-Care
7.0%
Independent Living
12.8%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.9 mi
Yalobusha General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yalobusha General Hospital | 2.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital North Ms | 14.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Panola Medical Center | 20.8 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Bmh-Calhoun | 28.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| University Of Mississippi Medical Center- Grenada | 29.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Water Valley has an obesity rate of 40.0%, which is 3.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.5%, 4.0pp below the national average. About 13.1% of adults lack health insurance. 82.6% 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 3.0 out of 5.