Healthcare in Water Valley, MS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

17.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.5%

Loneliness

36.2%

Lack of Support

30.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.9 mi

Yalobusha General Hospital

Loading map…
HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Yalobusha General Hospital2.9 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Baptist Memorial Hospital North Ms14.2 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Panola Medical Center20.8 miRural Emergency Hospital
Bmh-Calhoun28.0 miCritical Access Hospitals
University Of Mississippi Medical Center- Grenada29.3 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5

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.