Healthcare in West Point, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
49.5%
13.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.8%
4.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
20.7%
8.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.7%
4.1pp 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
40.9%
Arthritis
34.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
25.4%
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
18.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.8%
Loneliness
37.8%
Lack of Support
33.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.6%
Mobility
25.8%
Cognitive
21.0%
Hearing
9.1%
Vision
10.9%
Self-Care
8.4%
Independent Living
14.6%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.5 mi
Clay County Medical Corporation
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County Medical Corporation | 2.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Bmh-Golden Triangle | 12.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Och Regional Medical Center | 15.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Monroe Regional Hospital | 17.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Progressive Health Group Of Houston | 27.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
West Point has an obesity rate of 49.5%, which is 13.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.8%, 4.7pp below the national average. About 14.7% of adults lack health insurance. 83.8% 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 2.5 out of 5.