Clarke County Health Data
Clarke County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
22.8%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
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 Clarke County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Clarke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.9% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 14.0% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.7% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.6% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clarke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.8% | 19.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% | 14.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.5% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clarke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.7% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 8.3% | 7.9% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.2% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clarke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | 18.9% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.5% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clarke County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Clarke County Reports Twenty Primary Care Providers Per Hundred Thousand
Health data brief for Clarke County, Mississippi.
Clarke County reports 20 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure that is lower than the national median of 70. The county also has 53 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national figure of 250. Life expectancy for residents is 71.5 years, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The data shows that 22.8% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, while the national figure is 17%. The uninsured rate in the county stands at 13.3%, which is slightly lower than the 13.9% Mississippi state average and higher than the 10% national rate. These figures represent the local health and provider landscape. Explore state-level data.
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.