Healthcare in Weir, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.0%
7.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
17.6%
5.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.3%
7.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
0.6pp 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
40.9%
Arthritis
34.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.0%
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
16.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.6%
Loneliness
37.3%
Lack of Support
31.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.0%
Mobility
22.7%
Cognitive
17.4%
Hearing
8.2%
Vision
8.2%
Self-Care
6.4%
Independent Living
11.3%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.5 mi
Choctaw Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choctaw Regional Medical Center | 8.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Winston Medical Center | 19.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Webster General Hospital/ Swing Bed | 22.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Medical Center Attala | 22.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital Cah | 28.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Weir has an obesity rate of 44.0%, which is 7.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.6%, 5.9pp below the national average. About 11.2% of adults lack health insurance. 84.4% 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 3.0 out of 5.