Copiah County Health Data

Copiah County, Mississippi

CDC County Health Rankings

Health 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

MeasureCopiahState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity42.4%42.8%37.6%near state average
Diabetes15.3%14.8%11.2%near state average
High Blood Pressure44.1%43.5%33.5%0.6 pts worse than state
Depression19.7%20.1%24.1%near state average

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureCopiahState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking18.6%19.4%16.3%0.8 pts better than state
Binge Drinking13.4%14.1%17.8%0.7 pts better than state
Physical Inactivity36.1%35.8%27.0%near state average

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureCopiahState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup80.8%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

MeasureCopiahState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress18.8%18.9%18.6%near state average
Short Sleep Duration42.1%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.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Primary care access

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.

Get Care in Copiah County, Mississippi

Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.

Copiah County Medical Center

ER
Not rated by CMS
(601) 894-4541
21790 Highway 28, Hazlehurst, MS 39083
Critical Access HospitalsGovernment - Local

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Copiah County, MS?
Copiah County has a health score of 18/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #33 out of 82 counties in Mississippi (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Copiah County?
Life expectancy in Copiah County is 70.7 years. The Mississippi state average is 70.9 years, making Copiah County below the state average.
How does Copiah County health compare to the Mississippi average?
Copiah County's health score of 18/100 is below the Mississippi average of 18/100. Life expectancy is 70.7 years vs. the state average of 70.9 years. The uninsured rate is 12.9% vs. 13.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Copiah County?
Key health factors for Copiah County include: life expectancy (70.7 years), uninsured rate (12.9%), and primary care physician access (25:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 69:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Copiah County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 18/100 ("Below Average"), Copiah County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Mississippi. Residents have a life expectancy of 70.7 years. 12.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Copiah County?
Copiah County's health score of 18/100 is below the Mississippi average of 18/100. The uninsured rate of 12.9% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.