Copiah County Health Data
Copiah County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
18/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.7 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.9%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
69
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.3%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
28.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 25.0 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.1
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 Copiah County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Copiah | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.4% | 42.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 15.3% | 14.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 44.1% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 19.7% | 20.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Copiah | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.6% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.4% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.1% | 35.8% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Copiah | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.8% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 8.1% | 7.9% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.8% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Copiah | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 18.9% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.1% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Copiah County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Twenty-Five Primary Care Providers Per Hundred Thousand in Copiah County
Health data brief for Copiah County, Mississippi.
Copiah County has 25 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is 69 per 100,000, which is also lower than the national figure of 250. The life expectancy in the county is 70.7 years, which is nearly identical to the state average of 70.9 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. Approximately 24.3% of the county's adults report poor or fair health, compared to the national rate of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 12.9%, which is lower than the Mississippi state rate of 13.9% but higher than the national figure of 10%. These statistics are compiled from recent census and clinical provider registries. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.