Healthcare in Gulfport, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.7%
3.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.1%
2.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.0%
4.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
2.7pp 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
39.1%
Arthritis
28.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.9%
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
18.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.1%
Loneliness
37.2%
Lack of Support
30.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.1%
Mobility
20.2%
Cognitive
19.2%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
8.2%
Self-Care
6.2%
Independent Living
11.6%
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
5.8 mi
Singing River Gulfport
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singing River Gulfport | 5.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Va Gulf Coast Healthcare System | 6.2 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital- Biloxi | 6.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| 81St Medical Group (Keesler Afb) | 8.8 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | ✓ |
| Merit Health Biloxi | 10.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Gulfport has an obesity rate of 39.7%, which is 3.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 13.3% of adults lack health insurance. 81.6% 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.