Healthcare in Forest, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.8%
7.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.7%
4.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.8%
5.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
23.1%
12.5pp 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
37.9%
Arthritis
28.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.8%
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
18.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.7%
Loneliness
40.2%
Lack of Support
34.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.9%
Mobility
22.2%
Cognitive
21.9%
Hearing
7.8%
Vision
10.3%
Self-Care
7.1%
Independent Living
13.0%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.9 mi
S E Lackey Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S E Lackey Memorial Hospital | 1.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ochsner Scott Regional | 11.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Crossgates River Oaks Hospital | 26.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Ochsner Laird Hospital | 26.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Baptist Medical Center-Leake | 29.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Forest has an obesity rate of 43.8%, which is 7.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.7%, 4.8pp below the national average. About 23.1% of adults lack health insurance. 79.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.