Healthcare in Biloxi, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.1%
1.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.9%
2.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.5%
1.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
0.8pp 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
38.8%
Arthritis
27.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.4%
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
17.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.9%
Loneliness
35.7%
Lack of Support
27.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.9%
Mobility
16.7%
Cognitive
16.9%
Hearing
8.1%
Vision
6.3%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
9.3%
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
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.5 mi
81St Medical Group (Keesler Afb)
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81St Medical Group (Keesler Afb) | 1.5 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | ✓ |
| Va Gulf Coast Healthcare System | 2.4 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital- Biloxi | 2.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Merit Health Biloxi | 3.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Singing River Gulfport | 12.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Biloxi has an obesity rate of 35.1%, which is 1.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.9%, 2.6pp below the national average. About 11.4% of adults lack health insurance. 80.7% 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 2.7 out of 5.