Healthcare in Wiggins, MS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

43.9%

7.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.5%

3.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.7%

3.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.9%

2.3pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

38.6%

Arthritis

30.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

25.9%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

18.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.5%

Loneliness

37.0%

Lack of Support

30.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

41.2%

Mobility

20.2%

Cognitive

19.4%

Hearing

9.0%

Vision

7.6%

Self-Care

5.8%

Independent Living

11.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

25.6 mi

Pearl River County Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Pearl River County Hospital	25.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
South Mississippi State Hospital	26.3 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Singing River Gulfport	26.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Forrest General Hospital	27.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
George Regional Health System	32.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓

Wiggins has an obesity rate of 43.9%, which is 7.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.5%, 3.0pp below the national average. About 12.9% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% 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.