Alcorn County Health Data
Alcorn County, Mississippi
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Alcorn County, Mississippi
Alcorn's health outcomes exceed state norms
Alcorn County's life expectancy of 72.2 years runs nearly 5 years below the U.S. average of 77.3 years, but it's among Mississippi's stronger performers. Just 22% of adults report poor or fair health—the lowest rate among our eight-county sample—suggesting better chronic disease management.
Top tier health outcomes in Mississippi
At 72.2 years, Alcorn County's life expectancy ranks above the state average of 70.9 years and ties for the highest in this region. The county's 22% poor/fair health rate also represents one of the best health status indicators statewide.
Alcorn leads regional health rankings
Alcorn County's 72.2-year life expectancy outpaces all neighboring counties except Carroll County (72.0 years). Its 22% poor/fair health rate is significantly better than Amite County (27%), Calhoun County (27.5%), and Carroll County (28.7%).
Mental health resources compensate for primary care gaps
Alcorn County has just 44 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—below state levels—but offers 322 mental health providers per 100,000, the highest concentration in the region. With 13.9% uninsured, the county matches the state average, meaning access barriers exist but are narrower than in neighboring counties.
Maintain coverage to protect your health gains
Even at Alcorn County's state-matching 13.9% uninsured rate, those without coverage should explore Mississippi's Health Marketplace to sustain preventive care access. Keeping continuous coverage supports the routine checkups that have helped Alcorn achieve above-average life expectancy.
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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.