Healthcare in Gloster, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
50.3%
14.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
17.9%
5.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
23.9%
12.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.4%
3.8pp 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
41.9%
Arthritis
37.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
29.4%
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
18.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.9%
Loneliness
37.9%
Lack of Support
34.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
48.7%
Mobility
29.3%
Cognitive
20.9%
Hearing
9.4%
Vision
11.7%
Self-Care
9.3%
Independent Living
15.0%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.2 mi
Field Health System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Health System | 11.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Franklin County Memorial Hospital | 20.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Helena Parish Hospital | 28.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Eastern La Mental Health System | 28.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Merit Health Natchez | 29.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Gloster has an obesity rate of 50.3%, which is 14.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.9%, 5.6pp below the national average. About 14.4% of adults lack health insurance. 84.7% 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 2.0 out of 5.