Healthcare in Pocahontas, TN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.8%
1.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
30.0%
6.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.1%
4.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
0.6pp 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
42.5%
Arthritis
37.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.0%
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
20.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
30.0%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.0%
Mobility
22.0%
Cognitive
20.0%
Hearing
11.4%
Vision
7.0%
Self-Care
5.3%
Independent Living
12.3%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
16.7 mi
Magnolia Regional Health Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Regional Health Center | 16.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| West Tennessee Healthcare Bolivar Hospital | 17.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Western Mental Health Institute | 17.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Tippah County Hospital | 22.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Booneville | 31.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Pocahontas has an obesity rate of 37.8%, which is 1.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 30.0%, 6.5pp above the national average. About 11.2% of adults lack health insurance. 80.2% 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 4.0 out of 5.