Calhoun County Health Data
Calhoun County, Mississippi
Health Score
8/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.5 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.1%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
15
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
16
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Calhoun County, Mississippi
Calhoun County life expectancy significantly below U.S. average
Calhoun County's life expectancy of 70.5 years falls nearly 7 years short of the U.S. average of 77.3 years. Nearly 28% of residents report poor or fair health—the second-highest rate in this region—pointing to substantial chronic disease and disability burden.
Below-average health outcomes for Mississippi
At 70.5 years, Calhoun County's life expectancy trails Mississippi's 70.9-year state average and ranks among the weakest performers statewide. The 27.5% poor/fair health rate ties as the second-worst in this eight-county analysis.
Calhoun ranks among the unhealthiest counties
Calhoun County's 70.5-year life expectancy ranks second-worst in this region, beating only Bolivar County (67.0 years), and its 27.5% poor/fair health rate ties Adams County for second-highest burden. Only Carroll County (28.7%) reports worse health status.
Severe provider shortages worsen access crisis
Calhoun County has only 15 primary care providers and 16 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—among the lowest supplies in the region. With 17.1% uninsured, the county ranks third-highest for uninsured residents, creating a double barrier to care access and preventive health management.
Getting covered is a critical first step
Calhoun County's 17.1% uninsured rate and severe provider shortages demand immediate action: explore coverage through Mississippi's Health Marketplace or Medicaid enrollment. Even with limited local providers, coverage enables access to regional specialists and telehealth services that can address the county's health crisis.
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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.