Attala County Health Data

Attala County has a health score of 15/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #43 out of 82 counties in Mississippi (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Attala County is 71.0 years. The Mississippi state average is 70.9 years, making Attala County above the state average.

Attala County's health score of 15/100 is below the Mississippi average of 18/100. Life expectancy is 71.0 years vs. the state average of 70.9 years. The uninsured rate is 14.1% vs. 13.9% statewide.

Key health factors for Attala County include: life expectancy (71.0 years), uninsured rate (14.1%), and primary care physician access (51:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 52:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 15/100 ("Below Average"), Attala County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Mississippi. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.0 years. 14.1% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Attala County's health score of 15/100 is below the Mississippi average of 18/100. The uninsured rate of 14.1% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.