Lauderdale County
MississippiFIPS 28075
Pop. 72,9846 HospitalsSVI 0.96RUCC 5 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Lauderdale County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 14.3% | 14.4% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 39.3% | 43.6% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 13.2% | 13.9% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 10.1 | 3.9 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 14,388.527 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
80
Primary Care Physicians
113.4 per 100k
249
NPs & PAs
353.1 per 100k
49
Dentists
948
Hospital Beds
13.4 per 1,000
$13,822.33
Medicare Per Capita
1794.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Lauderdale County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 17.8% | — | |
| Obesity | 43.4% | — | |
| Depression | 19.1% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | — | |
| COPD | 10.6% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 20.4% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.6% | — | |
| Stroke | 5.6% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 48.0% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 28.8% | — | |
| Disability | 41.8% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 37.7% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 12.3% | — | |
| Uninsured | 13.3% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.96
Socioeconomic Status0.92
Household Composition & Disability0.81
Minority Status & Language0.86
Housing Type & Transportation0.96
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Lauderdale County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Health Center ( Converted To Psych ) | Meridian | 134 | Rural |
| Anderson Regional Medical Center | Meridian | 260 | Rural |
| Anderson Rmc South | Meridian | 140 | Rural |
| Ochsner Rush Hospital | Meridian | 215 | Rural |
| Ochsner Specialty Hospital | Meridian | 49 | Rural |
| Regency Hospital of Meridian | Meridian | 40 | Rural |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.