Healthcare in Purvis, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.5%
3.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.4%
2.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.7%
1.8pp 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
39.0%
Arthritis
29.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.1%
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
16.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.4%
Loneliness
34.4%
Lack of Support
27.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.3%
Mobility
17.6%
Cognitive
17.1%
Hearing
8.0%
Vision
6.2%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
9.6%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.7 mi
South Mississippi State Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Mississippi State Hospital | 0.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Forrest General Hospital | 10.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Merit Health Wesley | 12.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Marion General Hospital | 23.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Pearl River County Hospital | 24.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Purvis has an obesity rate of 39.5%, which is 3.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.4%, 2.1pp below the national average. About 11.1% of adults lack health insurance. 80.9% 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 2.0 out of 5.