Healthcare in Latimer, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.7%
6.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.5%
1.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.7%
3.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
1.7pp 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
30.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.4%
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
19.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.5%
Loneliness
36.0%
Lack of Support
27.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.3%
Mobility
19.3%
Cognitive
19.3%
Hearing
9.0%
Vision
7.1%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
10.9%
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
6.5 mi
Merit Health Biloxi
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merit Health Biloxi | 6.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| 81St Medical Group (Keesler Afb) | 7.0 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | ✓ |
| Va Gulf Coast Healthcare System | 9.1 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital- Biloxi | 9.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Singing River Gulfport | 17.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Latimer has an obesity rate of 42.7%, which is 6.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.5%, 1.0pp below the national average. About 12.3% of adults lack health insurance. 79.4% 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.