Healthcare in Yazoo City, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
55.3%
19.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.7%
4.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
24.1%
12.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
17.5%
6.9pp 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
39.6%
Arthritis
34.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
34.9%
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
21.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.7%
Loneliness
41.5%
Lack of Support
37.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
49.6%
Mobility
30.0%
Cognitive
24.1%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
14.6%
Self-Care
11.2%
Independent Living
18.0%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.4 mi
Baptist Medical Center-Yazoo
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Medical Center-Yazoo | 6.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Holmes County Hospital And Clinics | 25.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Merit Health Madison | 29.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sharkey Issaquena Community Hospital | 29.4 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Merit Health River Region | 36.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Yazoo City has an obesity rate of 55.3%, which is 19.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.7%, 4.8pp below the national average. About 17.5% of adults lack health insurance. 84.2% 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 2.5 out of 5.