Claiborne County Health Data
Claiborne County, Mississippi
Health Score
13/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.6 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
70
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Claiborne County, Mississippi
Significant gap in life expectancy
Claiborne County residents live to just 68.6 years on average—10.3 years below the U.S. average of 78.9 years and among the lowest in this county group. Nearly 3 in 10 adults (28%) report poor or fair health, indicating widespread chronic disease and health challenges.
Among the unhealthiest Mississippi counties
At 68.6 years, Claiborne County's life expectancy falls 2.3 years below Mississippi's state average of 70.9 years. The county ranks in the bottom third of Mississippi's 82 counties for health outcomes and life expectancy.
Facing health crisis worse than most peers
Claiborne County trails all neighboring counties in life expectancy, including Copiah County (70.7 years) and Covington County (68.9 years), though it outperforms only Coahoma County (65.3 years). Provider access is moderate at 45 primary care providers per 100K, but mental health support at 70 per 100K remains limited.
Below-average uninsured rate masks care barriers
Despite a relatively low uninsured rate of 12.0%—below the state average of 13.9%—Claiborne County's health outcomes suggest residents face barriers beyond insurance coverage. With 45 primary care providers per 100,000 people, access to consistent preventive and chronic disease management remains challenging for many.
Secure coverage and access to care
Even with lower uninsured rates, ensuring continuous health coverage is essential for managing the chronic diseases prevalent in Claiborne County. Contact the county health department or visit healthcare.gov to verify your coverage and explore care coordination programs that may help improve your health outcomes.
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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.