Attala County Health Data
Attala County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
15/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.0 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
52
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.2%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
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 Attala County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Attala | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.0% | 42.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 13.9% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.1% | 43.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 19.9% | 20.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Attala | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.8% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.8% | 14.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.5% | 35.8% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Attala | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.3% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 7.5% | 7.9% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.3% | 72.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Attala | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 18.9% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.4% | 40.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Attala County nationally on diabetes.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Specialist Shortage Marked in Attala County Data
Health data brief for Attala County, Mississippi.
Attala County reports a mental health provider ratio of 52 per 100,000 residents, significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care access is also below the national median, with 51 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national figure of 70. The county's life expectancy is 71.0 years, nearly identical to the state average of 70.9 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Approximately 25.2% of adults describe their health as poor or fair, which is higher than the 17% national average. The uninsured rate for residents is 14.1%, slightly above the state average of 13.9% and the national average of 10%. 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.