Where Walthall residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Walthall, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Walthall. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Walthall
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Walthall
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 7.6% across Mississippi. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 7.5% across Mississippi. Arthritis is also above the state: 35.1%, vs 29.9% across Mississippi. In all, Walthall runs above Mississippi on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Walthall is short on dental care and mental health care
Walthall’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Walthall adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Mississippi. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 22.4% of adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Walthall’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Walthall adults…
Walthall runs above MS on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Walthall
No hospital or community health center in Walthall 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 Walthall; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.6% of Walthall adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Everyday habits, side by side with Mississippi
Share of adults, with the Mississippi figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Walthall adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Walthall adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Walthall does better than Mississippi.
1 in 3 Walthall 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.
Walthall and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Walthall adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Walthall
Why doesn’t Walthall have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Walthall.
What hospital is closest to Walthall?
Webster General Hospital/ Swing Bed in Eupora, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Walthall’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Walthall.
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. 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.