Healthcare in Gautier, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.1%
7.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.0%
3.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.0%
4.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
1.6pp 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
38.2%
Arthritis
29.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.3%
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
20.0%
Loneliness
36.7%
Lack of Support
28.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.3%
Mobility
18.4%
Cognitive
17.4%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
6.7%
Self-Care
5.1%
Independent Living
9.8%
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
10.6 mi
Singing River Health System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singing River Health System | 10.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Merit Health Biloxi | 13.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| 81St Medical Group (Keesler Afb) | 15.6 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | ✓ |
| Va Gulf Coast Healthcare System | 18.3 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital- Biloxi | 18.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Gautier has an obesity rate of 43.1%, which is 7.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.0%, 3.5pp below the national average. About 12.2% of adults lack health insurance. 81.3% 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.