Healthcare in Diamondhead, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.7%
3.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.8%
5.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.7%
0.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
3.3pp 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
43.6%
Arthritis
33.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.6%
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
13.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.8%
Loneliness
29.4%
Lack of Support
21.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.9%
Mobility
15.3%
Cognitive
12.1%
Hearing
9.7%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
3.3%
Independent Living
6.8%
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
13.8 mi
Singing River Gulfport
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singing River Gulfport | 13.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Highland Community Hospital | 19.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Va Gulf Coast Healthcare System | 22.9 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital- Biloxi | 22.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| 81St Medical Group (Keesler Afb) | 25.6 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | ✓ |
Diamondhead has an obesity rate of 32.7%, which is 3.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.8%, 5.7pp below the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 83.0% 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.