Healthcare in Pascagoula, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
45.5%
9.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.0%
3.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.4%
5.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.0%
4.4pp 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
38.0%
Arthritis
29.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.7%
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
18.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.0%
Loneliness
37.2%
Lack of Support
29.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.3%
Mobility
20.5%
Cognitive
19.2%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
8.4%
Self-Care
6.1%
Independent Living
11.5%
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
3.8 mi
Singing River Health System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singing River Health System | 3.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Merit Health Biloxi | 20.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| 81St Medical Group (Keesler Afb) | 22.0 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | ✓ |
| Va Gulf Coast Healthcare System | 24.6 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital- Biloxi | 24.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Pascagoula has an obesity rate of 45.5%, which is 9.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.0%, 3.5pp below the national average. About 15.0% 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 2.7 out of 5.