Healthcare in Bay St. Louis, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.1%
1.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.9%
4.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.5%
2.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
1.7pp below 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
42.6%
Arthritis
33.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
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
15.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.9%
Loneliness
31.4%
Lack of Support
24.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.9%
Mobility
17.7%
Cognitive
14.7%
Hearing
9.2%
Vision
5.7%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
8.6%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
16.5 mi
Singing River Gulfport
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singing River Gulfport | 16.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Highland Community Hospital | 21.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Va Gulf Coast Healthcare System | 24.1 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital- Biloxi | 24.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Slidell Memorial Hospital | 26.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Bay St. Louis has an obesity rate of 37.1%, which is 1.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.9%, 4.6pp below the national average. About 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. 82.1% 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 2.5 out of 5.