Healthcare in Meridian Station, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.6%
2.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.2%
2.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
6.6%
5.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
1.3pp 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
25.7%
Arthritis
15.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
3.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.9%
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
18.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.2%
Loneliness
38.2%
Lack of Support
27.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.7%
Mobility
8.5%
Cognitive
17.6%
Hearing
4.7%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
2.6%
Independent Living
7.9%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.5 mi
Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital | 14.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ochsner Rush Hospital | 18.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus | 18.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Anderson Regional Medical Center | 18.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Alliance Health Center | 18.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Meridian Station has an obesity rate of 33.6%, which is 2.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.2%, 2.3pp below the national average. About 11.9% of adults lack health insurance. 74.4% 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.