Healthcare in Pearlington, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.3%
5.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.8%
3.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.9%
5.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
1.7pp 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
42.2%
Arthritis
33.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.0%
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
17.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.8%
Loneliness
34.4%
Lack of Support
28.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.1%
Mobility
20.6%
Cognitive
18.5%
Hearing
9.4%
Vision
7.3%
Self-Care
5.7%
Independent Living
10.7%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
1.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.3 mi
Slidell Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell Memorial Hospital | 11.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Sterling Surgical Hospital | 11.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Our Lady Of The Lake Surgical Hospital | 11.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Northshore, Llc | 19.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Highland Community Hospital | 19.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Pearlington has an obesity rate of 41.3%, which is 5.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.8%, 3.7pp below the national average. About 12.3% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.5 out of 5.