Healthcare in Fernwood, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.5%
7.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.1%
2.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
20.9%
9.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
2.4pp 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
45.8%
Arthritis
39.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.2%
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
17.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.1%
Loneliness
35.5%
Lack of Support
27.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
45.2%
Mobility
26.9%
Cognitive
19.7%
Hearing
12.4%
Vision
9.7%
Self-Care
7.7%
Independent Living
13.5%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.2 mi
Beacham Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacham Memorial Hospital | 5.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Walthall County General Hospital Cah | 20.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Kentwood | 20.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| King'S Daughters Medical Center-Brookhaven | 26.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| St Helena Parish Hospital | 28.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Fernwood has an obesity rate of 43.5%, which is 7.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 13.0% of adults lack health insurance. 84.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.