Healthcare in Wesson, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.4%
0.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.8%
0.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.0%
0.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
1.0pp 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
32.6%
Arthritis
23.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.7%
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
20.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.8%
Loneliness
40.3%
Lack of Support
28.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.3%
Mobility
15.2%
Cognitive
21.1%
Hearing
7.8%
Vision
6.6%
Self-Care
4.3%
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
10.1 mi
King'S Daughters Medical Center-Brookhaven
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King'S Daughters Medical Center-Brookhaven | 10.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Copiah County Medical Center | 10.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Lawrence County Hospital Cah | 18.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Jefferson Davis Community Hospital Cah | 32.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Franklin County Memorial Hospital | 32.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Wesson has an obesity rate of 35.4%, which is 0.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.8%, 0.7pp below the national average. About 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. 78.0% 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.