Healthcare in Petal, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.4%
1.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.7%
1.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.6%
0.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
0.5pp 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
36.6%
Arthritis
29.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.0%
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
17.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.7%
Loneliness
34.6%
Lack of Support
25.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.8%
Mobility
16.3%
Cognitive
17.5%
Hearing
8.1%
Vision
5.9%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
9.5%
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
1.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.1 mi
Forrest General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest General Hospital | 8.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Merit Health Wesley | 10.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| South Mississippi State Hospital | 17.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Perry County General Hospital | 21.9 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| South Central Reg Med Ctr | 24.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Petal has an obesity rate of 34.4%, which is 1.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.7%, 1.8pp below the national average. About 11.1% of adults lack health insurance. 79.4% 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.