Healthcare in White Oak, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
50.1%
14.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
16.2%
7.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.8%
7.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
1.9pp 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
36.0%
Arthritis
28.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
39.9%
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
18.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.2%
Loneliness
40.3%
Lack of Support
36.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.4%
Mobility
21.7%
Cognitive
18.9%
Hearing
5.0%
Vision
9.4%
Self-Care
7.4%
Independent Living
12.3%
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
24.8 mi
Quitman Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman Community Hospital | 24.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Highland Hills Medical Center | 24.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto | 29.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Panola Medical Center | 32.6 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Forrest City Medical Center | 33.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
White Oak has an obesity rate of 50.1%, which is 14.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 16.2%, 7.3pp below the national average. About 12.5% of adults lack health insurance. 84.8% 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.