Coahoma County Health Data
Coahoma County, Mississippi
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Coahoma County, Mississippi
Severe life expectancy crisis in county
Coahoma County's life expectancy of just 65.3 years ranks lowest in this county group and represents a shocking 13.6-year gap below the U.S. average of 78.9 years. One-third of adults (33%) report poor or fair health, signaling an acute public health crisis with widespread chronic disease.
Unhealthiest county in Mississippi
Coahoma County's 65.3-year life expectancy falls 5.6 years below Mississippi's state average of 70.9 years, ranking it among the absolute lowest in the state. The county faces the most severe health challenges in Mississippi's 82-county system.
Crisis conditions require urgent intervention
Coahoma County's life expectancy dramatically trails all neighboring counties, with the nearest peer (Claiborne County at 68.6 years) still 3.3 years ahead. Remarkably, the county has 568 mental health providers per 100,000 people—by far the highest in the group—but 33% poor/fair health rates suggest systemic failures beyond mental health capacity.
Insurance gaps amid health catastrophe
Coahoma County's uninsured rate of 14.4% exceeds the state average of 13.9%, leaving over 2,500 residents without regular healthcare access. With 43 primary care providers per 100K—moderate by state standards—systemic barriers beyond provider supply appear to be driving the county's health crisis.
Urgent: secure coverage and support
Coahoma County residents face a health emergency requiring immediate action. If you're uninsured, contact Mississippi Medicaid or visit healthcare.gov now to enroll, and ask your health provider about disease management programs for chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension.
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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.