Healthcare in Ocean Springs, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.1%
1.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.8%
4.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.4%
0.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
3.3pp 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
39.6%
Arthritis
29.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.8%
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
13.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.8%
Loneliness
31.9%
Lack of Support
22.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.6%
Mobility
13.7%
Cognitive
12.1%
Hearing
7.8%
Vision
4.0%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
6.4%
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
6.1 mi
Merit Health Biloxi
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merit Health Biloxi | 6.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| 81St Medical Group (Keesler Afb) | 7.9 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | ✓ |
| Va Gulf Coast Healthcare System | 10.6 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital- Biloxi | 10.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Singing River Health System | 18.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Ocean Springs has an obesity rate of 35.1%, which is 1.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.8%, 4.7pp below the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 82.3% 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.