Benton County Health Data
Benton County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
13/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.7 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.0%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
13
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
54
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.3%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 13.1 per 100K
Dentists
13.2
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 Benton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Benton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.3% | 42.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 14.0% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.3% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.5% | 20.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Benton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.7% | 19.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.8% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Benton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.1% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 9.2% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.7% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Benton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 18.9% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.3% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Benton County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Benton County Uninsured Rate Reaches Eighteen Percent
Health data brief for Benton County, Mississippi.
The uninsured rate in Benton County is 18.0%, which is higher than both the Mississippi state average of 13.9% and the national average of 10%. Clinical access data shows a primary care provider ratio of 13 per 100,000 residents and a mental health provider ratio of 54 per 100,000; both metrics are significantly lower than the national medians of 70 and 250 respectively. The county's life expectancy is 70.7 years, which is just below the state average of 70.9 years and over six years less than the national average of 77. Additionally, 23.3% of the adult population reports being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Benton 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 Benton 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.