DeSoto County
MississippiFIPS 28033
Pop. 185,3143 HospitalsSVI 0.36RUCC 1 (Metro)
Health Snapshot
| Metric | DeSoto County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.3% | 14.4% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 39.6% | 43.6% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 10.6% | 13.9% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 2.6 | 3.9 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 10,785.388 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
60
Primary Care Physicians
31.0 per 100k
251
NPs & PAs
129.9 per 100k
83
Dentists
504
Hospital Beds
2.6 per 1,000
$12,033.65
Medicare Per Capita
1882.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | DeSoto County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.5% | — | |
| Obesity | 37.1% | — | |
| Depression | 20.4% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.7% | — | |
| COPD | 6.8% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 14.6% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.5% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.1% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 20.3% | — | |
| Disability | 33.7% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 28.5% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% | — | |
| Uninsured | 10.1% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.36
Socioeconomic Status0.38
Household Composition & Disability0.51
Minority Status & Language0.79
Housing Type & Transportation0.13
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Hospitals in DeSoto County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto | Southaven | 161 | |
| Methodist Healthcare - Olive Branch Hospital | Olive Branch | 60 | |
| Parkwood Behavioral Health System | Olive Branch | 88 |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.