Healthcare in Ridgeland, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.3%
0.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.5%
6.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.4%
0.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
1.8pp below 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
34.9%
Arthritis
25.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.6%
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
14.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.5%
Loneliness
34.5%
Lack of Support
24.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.2%
Mobility
12.8%
Cognitive
13.4%
Hearing
6.3%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
7.2%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.1 mi
University Of Mississippi Med Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Mississippi Med Center | 6.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| St Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital | 6.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Mississippi Methodist Rehab Ctr | 6.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery Va Medical Center (Jackson) | 6.1 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Merit Health Women'S Hospital | 7.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Ridgeland has an obesity rate of 35.3%, which is 0.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.5%, 6.0pp below the national average. About 8.8% of adults lack health insurance. 82.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.3 out of 5.