Healthcare in West, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
46.9%
10.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.0%
4.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
25.1%
13.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
3.5pp 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
46.9%
Arthritis
43.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
35.0%
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
16.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.0%
Loneliness
37.9%
Lack of Support
31.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
49.4%
Mobility
31.5%
Cognitive
20.1%
Hearing
13.1%
Vision
12.2%
Self-Care
9.8%
Independent Living
15.4%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
18.5 mi
Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital Cah
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital Cah | 18.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Baptist Medical Center Attala | 18.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Holmes County Hospital And Clinics | 19.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Greenwood Leflore Hospital | 30.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Medical Center-Leake | 32.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
West has an obesity rate of 46.9%, which is 10.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.0%, 4.5pp below the national average. About 14.1% of adults lack health insurance. 85.0% 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 2.5 out of 5.