DeSoto County Health Data
DeSoto County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
43/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
26
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
143
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.6%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 26.0 per 100K
Dentists
4.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.4
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 DeSoto County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | DeSoto | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.9% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 5.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.2% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 5.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 19.9% | 20.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | DeSoto | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.8% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 5.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.5% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 8.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | DeSoto | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.3% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 11.9% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.1% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | DeSoto | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.8% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.9% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare DeSoto County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
DeSoto County Primary Care Ratio Significantly Trails National Median
Health data brief for DeSoto County, Mississippi.
DeSoto County reports a primary care provider ratio of 26 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Regarding mental health care, the county records 143 providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250. The life expectancy in DeSoto is 73.8 years, longer than the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 18.6% of adults report poor or fair health, a figure higher than the 17% national average. The uninsured rate in the county is 10.6%, which is lower than the state average of 13.9% and nearly matches the 10% national rate. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in DeSoto County, Mississippi
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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.