Photo: NatalieMaynor from Jackson, Mississippi, USA · CC BY 2.0Within Mississippi, Byram is healthier than 78% of graded towns
Byram beats Mississippi on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Byram. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Byram
Byram looks healthier next to Mississippi than next to the country
It’s healthier than 78% of the 101 Mississippi towns we grade, but 52% of towns nationwide. Much of Mississippi scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
COPD and heart disease are less common in Byram
Byram runs below Mississippi on six chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.4% vs 8.6%), heart disease (5.1% vs 7.5%) and stroke (3.5% vs 4.5%). Conditions ↓
Byram is an active town
Only 28.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 34% across Mississippi. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Mississippi figure falls outside Byram’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Byram’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Byram is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns, #23 of 101 in Mississippi. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 84% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 16%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Byram’s median household income is $70,445; among the 10,547 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$88K), it’s healthier than 65%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Byram adults…
Byram runs below MS on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Mississippi
Share of adults, with the Mississippi figure marked.
2.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Byram
No hospital or community health center in Byram itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Byram; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Byram adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Byram adults are doing
About the same as Mississippi on each measure.
2 in 5 Byram adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.7% of Byram adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Byram and the towns around it
Byram has the best Health Grade of the 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Byram adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Byram
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Byram is better than Mississippi on 13 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Mississippi figure falls inside Byram’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Byram | MS | U.S. | vs MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.2%16.7–22 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10.3–13.3 | 14.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.2–18.3 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.9%34.6–47.5 | 40.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.6%10.9–14.4 | 15.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 42.2%38.1–46.4 | 44.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.2%31.1–39.2 | 38.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.5%21.7–27.5 | 29.9% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.2%8.9–11.5 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.2%5.5–6.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.4%4.7–6.1 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 4.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.9%11.3–16.9 | 18.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.7%10.8–15.1 | 16.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 28.2%24–32.8 | 34% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 13.4%10.9–16.1 | 13.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.6%34.9–46.3 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.4%7–10.2 | 11.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.3%80.2–86.1 | 81.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.1%87.4–90.7 | 86.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.2%75.2–80.9 | 79.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.1%58.2–67.8 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.1%72.4–84.8 | 74% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17%14.3–19.9 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.7%32.7–42.7 | 36.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.5%27.4–35.5 | 28.9% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.8%16.7–23 | 22.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.7%15.1–20.4 | 16.8% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.5%9.9–13.2 | 11.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.7%9.3–12.2 | 11.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.7%8.7–12.7 | 13.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.9%27–35.2 | 38.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.3%12.4–16.3 | 18.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.4%12.6–16.4 | 17.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.7–6 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%7.2–9.2 | 10.4% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.6–4.4 | 5.3% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Mississippi figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Byram
Is Byram a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Byram is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #23 of 101 in Mississippi. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 65%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Byram?
CDC estimates 40.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.6% and 47.5%, against 40.4% across Mississippi and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Byram?
Merit Health Central in Jackson, 6.8 miles in a straight line from Byram’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Byram have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7–10.2%), against 11.5% across Mississippi.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Byram more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Byram.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Mississippi figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.