Alcorn County Health Data
Alcorn County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
23/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
322
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.0%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
31.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 43.7 per 100K
Dentists
20.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
26.1
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 Alcorn County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Alcorn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.0% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.7% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.9% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Alcorn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.8% | 19.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.6% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Alcorn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.0% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 9.2% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.2% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Alcorn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 18.9% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.5% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Alcorn County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Supply in Alcorn County Above National Median
Health data brief for Alcorn County, Mississippi.
Alcorn County maintains a mental health provider ratio of 322 per 100,000 residents. This concentration of specialists is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In contrast, the county's primary care provider ratio of 44 per 100,000 is lower than the national median of 70. The county's life expectancy is 72.2 years, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years but approximately five years shorter than the national average of 77 years. About 22.0% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate matches the state average at 13.9%, which is higher than the national 10% average. 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.