Coahoma County Health Data
Coahoma County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
7/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
65.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
65.3 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.4%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
568
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
33.4%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
52.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 43.2 per 100K
Dentists
14.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
28.8
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 Coahoma County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Coahoma | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 47.1% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 19.5% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 50.7% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 7.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 18.4% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Coahoma | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.0% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 10.9% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 42.1% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 6.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Coahoma | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 83.0% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 5.8% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.0% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Coahoma | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.1% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 47.0% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 7.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Coahoma County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Coahoma County Reaches Sixty-Five Years
Health data brief for Coahoma County, Mississippi.
Life expectancy in Coahoma County is 65.3 years, which is nearly 12 years shorter than the national average of 77 years and lower than the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years. The county also reports a poor or fair health rate of 33.4%, which is higher than the national figure of 17%. The uninsured rate is 14.4%, higher than the state average of 13.9% and the national 10% mark. In terms of healthcare access, the county has 43 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. However, mental health provider availability is 568 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly higher than the national median of 250. These metrics are sourced from federal health and insurance databases. 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.