Healthcare in Waveland, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.9%
2.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.6%
2.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.0%
2.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
near 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
40.3%
Arthritis
30.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.8%
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
17.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.6%
Loneliness
33.2%
Lack of Support
25.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.9%
Mobility
17.5%
Cognitive
17.0%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
6.2%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
9.7%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
1.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
19.3 mi
Singing River Gulfport
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singing River Gulfport | 19.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Highland Community Hospital | 21.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Slidell Memorial Hospital | 24.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Sterling Surgical Hospital | 24.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Our Lady Of The Lake Surgical Hospital | 24.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Waveland has an obesity rate of 38.9%, which is 2.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.6%, 2.9pp below the national average. About 10.6% of adults lack health insurance. 80.2% 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 1.7 out of 5.