Healthcare in Pontotoc, OK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.9%
1.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.6%
1.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.8%
5.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
near 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
43.0%
Arthritis
34.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.9%
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
15.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.6%
Loneliness
31.4%
Lack of Support
25.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
45.6%
Mobility
22.2%
Cognitive
16.5%
Hearing
15.4%
Vision
7.5%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
10.1%
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
4.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.4 mi
Mercy Hospital Tishomingo Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Tishomingo Inc | 13.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Arbuckle Memorial Hospital | 19.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Coal County General Hospital, Inc. | 22.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Ada | 22.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Chickasaw Nation Medical Center | 22.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Pontotoc has an obesity rate of 34.9%, which is 1.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.6%, 1.9pp below the national average. About 10.7% of adults lack health insurance. 80.8% 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 4.5 out of 5.