Chickasaw County Health Data
Chickasaw County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
12/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.0 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.5%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
59
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.9%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 58.8 per 100K
Dentists
5.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.5
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 Chickasaw County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Chickasaw | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.8% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.7% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.5% | 43.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 19.9% | 20.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Chickasaw | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.6% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.5% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.5% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Chickasaw | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.4% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 6.6% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.8% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Chickasaw | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 18.9% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.0% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Chickasaw 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
Chickasaw County Records Thirty Mental Health Providers Per Hundred Thousand
Health data brief for Chickasaw County, Mississippi.
Chickasaw County has 30 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. This clinician ratio is part of a broader health profile where 27.9% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a figure higher than the national mark of 17%. The life expectancy for county residents is 71.0 years, which is nearly identical to the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years but shorter than the 77 years typical across the country. Data from the census shows a 14.5% uninsured rate, which exceeds both the state rate of 13.9% and the national figure of 10%. Additionally, the county has 59 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.