Amite County Health Data
Amite County, Mississippi
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Amite County, Mississippi
Amite County life expectancy trails national average
At 72.1 years, Amite County's life expectancy falls roughly 5 years short of the U.S. average of 77.3 years. Nearly 27% of residents report poor or fair health, nearly 50% above the national average, pointing to significant unmet preventive and chronic care needs.
Slightly above Mississippi baseline health outcomes
Amite County's 72.1-year life expectancy edges past Mississippi's 70.9-year average, though its 27% poor/fair health rate ranks among the state's highest. The county represents a mixed health profile—longer-lived residents but with substantial illness burden.
Amite lags healthier counties in the region
Amite County's 27% poor/fair health rate ties with Adams County and trails the healthier performers like Alcorn County (22%) and Attala County (25.2%). Its 72.1-year life expectancy falls short of Carroll County (72.0 years) and Alcorn County (72.2 years).
Severe provider shortages hamper healthcare access
Amite County has only 16 primary care providers and 16 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—among the lowest in the region and far below adequate levels. Combined with a 15.4% uninsured rate, these access gaps mean residents face long waits and limited options for both routine and behavioral health care.
Health coverage is a critical first step
With severe provider shortages and 15.4% uninsured, Amite County residents should prioritize getting covered through Mississippi's Health Marketplace or Medicaid to at least secure access to telehealth and regional specialists. Coverage creates a foundation for care coordination even when local providers are limited.
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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.