Mississippi County Health Data

Mississippi County has a health score of 21/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #63 out of 75 counties in Arkansas (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Mississippi County is 67.9 years. The Arkansas state average is 72.3 years, making Mississippi County below the state average.

Mississippi County's health score of 21/100 is below the Arkansas average of 29/100. Life expectancy is 67.9 years vs. the state average of 72.3 years. The uninsured rate is 8.4% vs. 9.9% statewide.

Key health factors for Mississippi County include: life expectancy (67.9 years), uninsured rate (8.4%), and primary care physician access (35:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 145:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 21/100 ("Below Average"), Mississippi County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Arkansas. Residents have a life expectancy of 67.9 years. 8.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Mississippi County's health score of 21/100 is below the Arkansas average of 29/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.