Healthcare in Lauderdale, MS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.6%

4.5pp above the national average

Depression Rate

16.4%

7.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.7%

2.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.0%

1.6pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

38.0%

Arthritis

30.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.5%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

15.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

16.4%

Loneliness

35.7%

Lack of Support

31.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.7%

Mobility

17.1%

Cognitive

14.6%

Hearing

6.3%

Vision

5.7%

Self-Care

4.6%

Independent Living

8.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

16.6 mi

Ochsner Rush Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Ochsner Rush Hospital	16.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus	16.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Anderson Regional Medical Center	16.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Alliance Health Center	16.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	—
Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital	19.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Lauderdale has an obesity rate of 40.6%, which is 4.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 16.4%, 7.1pp below the national average. About 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. 83.4% 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 2.5 out of 5.