Healthcare in West Hattiesburg, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.2%
8.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.3%
2.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.9%
3.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.1%
4.5pp 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
35.8%
Arthritis
26.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.6%
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
19.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.3%
Loneliness
36.9%
Lack of Support
29.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.3%
Mobility
19.0%
Cognitive
20.2%
Hearing
7.3%
Vision
8.9%
Self-Care
6.2%
Independent Living
12.4%
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
2.7 mi
Merit Health Wesley
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merit Health Wesley | 2.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Forrest General Hospital | 8.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| South Mississippi State Hospital | 10.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Marion General Hospital | 24.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Covington County Hospital Cah | 26.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
West Hattiesburg has an obesity rate of 44.2%, which is 8.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.3%, 2.2pp below the national average. About 15.1% of adults lack health insurance. 81.1% 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.