Healthcare in Hattiesburg, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.5%
2.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.3%
2.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.6%
1.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.9%
2.3pp 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
32.3%
Arthritis
24.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.6%
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
20.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.3%
Loneliness
39.0%
Lack of Support
29.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.7%
Mobility
16.9%
Cognitive
21.2%
Hearing
6.7%
Vision
8.3%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
12.4%
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
5.9 mi
Forrest General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest General Hospital | 5.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Merit Health Wesley | 6.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| South Mississippi State Hospital | 12.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Perry County General Hospital | 27.1 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Marion General Hospital | 27.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Hattiesburg has an obesity rate of 38.5%, which is 2.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.3%, 2.2pp below the national average. About 12.9% of adults lack health insurance. 79.9% 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.