Adams County Health Data
Adams County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
11/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.0 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.4%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
77
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
136
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.4%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
55.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 76.5 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.2
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 Adams County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.5% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 16.8% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 45.8% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 18.2% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.7% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.2% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 39.8% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.6% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 7.1% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.0% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 18.9% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.4% | 40.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Adams County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Adams County Health Reports Show High Percentage of Poor Health
Health data brief for Adams County, Mississippi.
In Adams County, 27.4% of adults report being in poor or fair health. This figure is notably higher than the national average of 17% and slightly exceeds the overall health trends observed across Mississippi. Additionally, the county records a life expectancy of 71.0 years, which sits just above the state average of 70.9 years but significantly below the national average of 77 years. For residents seeking medical coverage, the uninsured rate is 15.4%, compared to the state average of 13.9% and the national mark of 10%. Access to care includes 77 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is above the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio stands at 136 per 100,000, which is below the national median of 250. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.