Healthcare in Oak Grove, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.6%
0.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.6%
2.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.4%
2.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
2.8pp 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
34.0%
Arthritis
22.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.4%
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
15.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.6%
Loneliness
33.6%
Lack of Support
25.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.9%
Mobility
10.9%
Cognitive
13.6%
Hearing
5.0%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
6.7%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.2 mi
Merit Health Wesley
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merit Health Wesley | 3.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| South Mississippi State Hospital | 9.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Forrest General Hospital | 9.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Marion General Hospital | 21.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Covington County Hospital Cah | 26.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Oak Grove has an obesity rate of 36.6%, which is 0.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.6%, 2.9pp below the national average. About 7.8% of adults lack health insurance. 81.1% 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 2.0 out of 5.