Carroll County Health Data
Carroll County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
12/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.2%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
20
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
28.7%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 20.2 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.2
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 Carroll County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.4% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 14.3% | 14.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.5% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.1% | 20.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.3% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.2% | 35.8% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.0% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 7.2% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.8% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 18.9% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.3% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Carroll County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Carroll County Records Elevated Rates of Poor or Fair Health
Health data brief for Carroll County, Mississippi.
In Carroll County, 28.7% of adults report experiencing poor or fair health, a rate nearly 12 points higher than the national average of 17%. The county's life expectancy is 72.0 years, which is slightly higher than the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Clinical data shows a primary care provider ratio of 20 per 100,000 residents, which is well below the national median of 70. No mental health provider ratio is currently listed for the county in this dataset. The uninsured rate for residents is 15.2%, which exceeds both the state average of 13.9% and the national average of 10%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Carroll 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 Carroll 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.
eHealth Insurance
Compare health insurance plans from top carriers for Carroll County residents.
Compare Plans →HealthMarkets
Licensed agents for health, Medicare, and supplemental insurance in Mississippi.
Get a Quote →Sponsored
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the health ranking of Carroll County, MS?
What is the life expectancy in Carroll County?
How does Carroll County health compare to the Mississippi average?
What health factors affect Carroll County?
Is Carroll County a healthy place to live?
What are the biggest health challenges in Carroll County?
Counties with Similar Health Profile
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.