Healthcare in Pearl, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.6%
2.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.3%
3.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.9%
1.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
near 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
28.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.3%
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
17.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.3%
Loneliness
37.0%
Lack of Support
27.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.1%
Mobility
15.8%
Cognitive
16.9%
Hearing
7.3%
Vision
5.6%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
9.2%
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
1.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.5 mi
Merit Health Women'S Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merit Health Women'S Hospital | 4.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Merit Health River Oaks | 4.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare Of Ms | 4.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Mississippi Baptist Medical Center | 5.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| University Of Mississippi Med Center | 5.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Pearl has an obesity rate of 38.6%, which is 2.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.3%, 3.2pp below the national average. About 10.8% of adults lack health insurance. 80.1% 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 1.7 out of 5.