Where Wheeler residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wheeler, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wheeler. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wheeler
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Wheeler
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 7.6% across Mississippi. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), vs 8.6% across Mississippi. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 7.5% across Mississippi. In all, Wheeler runs above Mississippi on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Wheeler adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Mississippi. 1 in 8 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 6 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 Wheeler’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Wheeler adults…
Wheeler runs above MS on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.6% of Wheeler adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Care in and near Wheeler
No hospital or community health center in Wheeler 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 Wheeler; ≈ 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).
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 Wheeler adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Wheeler adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Wheeler runs above Mississippi.
1 in 3 Wheeler 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.
Wheeler 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 Wheeler adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wheeler
Why doesn’t Wheeler have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wheeler.
What hospital is closest to Wheeler?
Baptist Memorial Hospital Booneville in Booneville, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Wheeler’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Wheeler?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Booneville Community Health Center in Booneville, 5.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wheeler.
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.