Healthcare in Long Beach, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.6%
3.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.4%
2.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.9%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
2.0pp below 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
40.2%
Arthritis
28.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.6%
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
16.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.4%
Loneliness
33.6%
Lack of Support
24.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.9%
Mobility
14.8%
Cognitive
14.8%
Hearing
8.1%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
7.7%
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
8.3 mi
Singing River Gulfport
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singing River Gulfport | 8.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Va Gulf Coast Healthcare System | 12.2 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital- Biloxi | 12.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| 81St Medical Group (Keesler Afb) | 14.9 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | ✓ |
| Merit Health Biloxi | 16.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Long Beach has an obesity rate of 32.6%, which is 3.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.4%, 2.1pp below the national average. About 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. 81.4% 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.