Healthcare in Meridian, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
46.2%
10.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.7%
4.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.7%
7.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.9%
4.3pp 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
38.2%
Arthritis
32.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
30.0%
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
19.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.7%
Loneliness
38.2%
Lack of Support
32.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.4%
Mobility
25.1%
Cognitive
21.2%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
11.6%
Self-Care
8.9%
Independent Living
15.0%
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
9.4 mi
Ochsner Rush Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Rush Hospital | 9.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus | 9.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Anderson Regional Medical Center | 9.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Alliance Health Center | 9.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Ochsner Watkins Hospital | 22.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Meridian has an obesity rate of 46.2%, which is 10.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.7%, 4.8pp below the national average. About 14.9% of adults lack health insurance. 82.9% 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 2.5 out of 5.