Amite County Health Data
Amite County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
14/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.1 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
16
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
16
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.0%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.9
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 Amite County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Amite | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 45.4% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.1% | 14.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.2% | 43.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 20.9% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Amite | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.5% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.9% | 14.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 38.4% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Amite | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.5% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 6.6% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.1% | 72.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Amite | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.0% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.2% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Amite County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Amite County Primary Care Availability Significantly Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Amite County, Mississippi.
Data from Amite County shows a primary care provider ratio of 16 per 100,000 residents, which is well below the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county also records a mental health provider ratio of 16 per 100,000, falling short of the national median of 250. Regarding general health indicators, 27.0% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 72.1 years, which is higher than the state average of 70.9 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 15.4%, which is higher than the Mississippi average of 13.9% and the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Amite County, Mississippi
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Amite County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.