Healthcare in Waynesboro, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
48.8%
12.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.9%
4.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
21.3%
9.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.7%
5.1pp 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
39.8%
Arthritis
34.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
32.6%
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
19.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.9%
Loneliness
39.2%
Lack of Support
32.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
46.0%
Mobility
26.5%
Cognitive
21.6%
Hearing
9.0%
Vision
11.6%
Self-Care
8.8%
Independent Living
15.1%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
1.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.1 mi
Wayne General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne General Hospital | 2.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Perry County General Hospital | 24.3 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Washington County Hospital | 25.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ochsner Watkins Hospital | 26.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| South Central Reg Med Ctr | 30.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Waynesboro has an obesity rate of 48.8%, which is 12.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.9%, 4.6pp below the national average. About 15.7% of adults lack health insurance. 82.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.5 out of 5.