Healthcare in Byram, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.9%
4.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
17.0%
6.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.6%
0.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
2.2pp below 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
35.2%
Arthritis
24.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.9%
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
16.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.0%
Loneliness
37.7%
Lack of Support
31.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.9%
Mobility
14.3%
Cognitive
14.4%
Hearing
5.3%
Vision
5.3%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
8.2%
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
1.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.9 mi
Merit Health Central
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merit Health Central | 6.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Mississippi Baptist Medical Center | 10.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| University Of Mississippi Med Center | 12.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| St Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital | 12.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Mississippi Methodist Rehab Ctr | 12.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Byram has an obesity rate of 40.9%, which is 4.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.0%, 6.5pp below the national average. About 8.4% of adults lack health insurance. 83.3% 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 1.5 out of 5.