Healthcare in Waterford, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.3%
3.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.0%
0.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
21.2%
9.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.5%
0.9pp 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
46.0%
Arthritis
42.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.2%
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
18.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.0%
Loneliness
37.0%
Lack of Support
25.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
49.2%
Mobility
28.9%
Cognitive
20.7%
Hearing
13.2%
Vision
10.3%
Self-Care
8.0%
Independent Living
14.9%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.3 mi
Alliance Healthcare System, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Healthcare System, Inc | 8.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital North Ms | 22.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Highland Hills Medical Center | 26.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Methodist Healthcare - Olive Branch Hospital | 28.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Parkwood Behavioral Health System | 28.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Waterford has an obesity rate of 39.3%, which is 3.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.0%, 0.5pp below the national average. About 11.5% of adults lack health insurance. 84.6% 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 4.0 out of 5.