Clarke County Health Data
Clarke County, Mississippi
Health Score
21/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
20
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Clarke County, Mississippi
Life expectancy gap persists despite state parity
Clarke County's life expectancy of 71.5 years exceeds Mississippi's average but lags the U.S. average of 78.9 years by more than 7 years. About 23% of adults report poor or fair health, slightly better than state average but reflecting ongoing chronic disease challenges.
Slightly outperforms state health averages
Clarke County's 71.5-year life expectancy edges above Mississippi's state average of 70.9 years, placing the county in the upper-middle tier of Mississippi's 82 counties. The county performs approximately at state median for overall health outcomes.
Mid-range performance in regional comparison
Clarke County's life expectancy falls between Copiah County (70.7 years) and Choctaw County (73.8 years) among nearby counties. Primary care access at 20 per 100K is limited, ranking among the lower tier in this group, while mental health providers at 53 per 100K provide moderate support.
Coverage rates near state average
Clarke County's uninsured rate of 13.3% closely mirrors the state average of 13.9%, meaning roughly 1 in 8 residents lack health insurance. With only 20 primary care providers per 100,000 people, residents may face geographic or availability challenges in accessing routine preventive care.
Bridge the insurance gap in Clarke County
If you're among Clarke County's uninsured residents, health coverage is within reach through Medicaid or ACA marketplace plans. Visit your local county health department or healthcare.gov to find affordable options and connect with enrollment assistance 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.