Chickasaw County Health Data

Chickasaw County, Mississippi

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Chickasaw County, Mississippi

Life expectancy slightly above national struggles

Chickasaw County residents live to an average of 71.0 years, nearly 8 years below the U.S. average of 78.9 years. About 28% of adults report poor or fair health, a troubling sign of chronic disease burden affecting the community.

Performing just above state average

At 71.0 years, Chickasaw County's life expectancy marginally exceeds Mississippi's state average of 70.9 years—a difference of just 0.1 years. The county ranks near the middle of Mississippi's 82 counties for overall health outcomes.

Better than southern neighbors, worse than eastern

Chickasaw County outperforms Coahoma County (65.3 years) and Claiborne County (68.6 years) to the south and west, but trails Choctaw County (73.8 years) to the east. Primary care provider access at 59 per 100K exceeds many peers, though mental health support lags at 30 per 100K.

Nearly 1 in 7 without health insurance

Chickasaw County's uninsured rate of 14.5% exceeds the state average of 13.9%, leaving over 2,000 residents potentially without regular access to preventive care. With 59 primary care providers per 100,000 people, the county maintains reasonable access to basic health services, though mental health providers are limited.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Chickasaw County, MS?
Chickasaw County has a health score of 12/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #59 out of 82 counties in Mississippi (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Chickasaw County?
Life expectancy in Chickasaw County is 71.0 years. The Mississippi state average is 70.9 years, making Chickasaw County above the state average.
How does Chickasaw County health compare to the Mississippi average?
Chickasaw County's health score of 12/100 is below the Mississippi average of 18/100. Life expectancy is 71.0 years vs. the state average of 70.9 years. The uninsured rate is 14.5% vs. 13.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Chickasaw County?
Key health factors for Chickasaw County include: life expectancy (71.0 years), uninsured rate (14.5%), and primary care physician access (59:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 30:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Chickasaw County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 12/100 ("Below Average"), Chickasaw County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Mississippi. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.0 years. 14.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Chickasaw County?
Chickasaw County's health score of 12/100 is below the Mississippi average of 18/100. The uninsured rate of 14.5% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.