Forrest County Health Data
Forrest County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.4 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
87
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
526
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.7%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 87.3 per 100K
Dentists
1.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.8
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 Forrest County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Forrest | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.6% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 5.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.5% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.0% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.6% | 20.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Forrest | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.6% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.6% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 5.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Forrest | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.2% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 9.6% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.0% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Forrest | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.7% | 40.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Forrest County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Forrest County Exceeds National Median for Mental Health Providers
Health data brief for Forrest County, Mississippi.
Forrest County has 526 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. In primary care, the county reports 87 providers per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 70. The life expectancy for residents is 71.4 years, exceeding the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years but remaining below the national average of 77 years. About 21.7% of the population reports poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. The uninsured rate is 11.9%, which is lower than the state average of 13.9% but higher than the 10% national rate. 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.