Mississippi County Health Data
Mississippi County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
21/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
67.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
67.9 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
145
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
29.0%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 35.3 per 100K
Dentists
5.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.5
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Mississippi County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mississippi | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 46.7% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 5.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.4% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.4% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.4% | 25.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mississippi | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.1% | 18.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.8% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mississippi | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.4% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 45.6% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.5% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 5.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mississippi | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.0% | 20.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 46.5% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 5.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mississippi County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mississippi County Life Expectancy Nearly Decade Lower Than National Average
Health data brief for Mississippi County, Arkansas.
Life expectancy in Mississippi County is 67.9 years, nearly a decade shorter than the national average of 77 years and lower than the Arkansas state average of 72.3 years. CDC records show that 29.0% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The county has 35 primary care providers and 145 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, compared to national medians of 70 and 250 respectively. Additionally, 8.4% of residents lack health insurance, a figure that is lower than the Arkansas state average of 9.9% and the national average of 10%. These statistics are based on reporting from the CDC and HHS. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.