Covington County Health Data
Covington County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
16/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.9 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
44
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
122
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.2%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
54.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 43.8 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.5
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 Covington County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Covington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.4% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.3% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.1% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 19.9% | 20.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Covington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.2% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.5% | 14.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.8% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Covington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.0% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 8.5% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.5% | 72.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Covington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 18.9% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.2% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Covington County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Covington County Life Expectancy Lower Than State Average
Health data brief for Covington County, Mississippi.
Residents of Covington County have a life expectancy of 68.9 years, which is shorter than the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 24.2% of the adult population reports poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national mark. The uninsured rate in the county is 12.9%, which is lower than the state level of 13.9% but higher than the national rate of 10%. Healthcare access metrics show 44 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. The ratio for mental health providers is 122 per 100,000 residents, which is also lower than the national figure of 250. These data points provide an overview of health outcomes and clinical access. 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.