George County Health Data
George County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
19/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.4 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
55
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.0%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.0
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 George County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | George | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.9% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 5.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.3% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 6.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.9% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | George | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.2% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.0% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 4.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | George | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.0% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 9.3% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.6% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | George | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 18.9% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.6% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 5.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare George County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
George County Life Expectancy Trails Mississippi State Average
Health data brief for George County, Mississippi.
Residents of George County have a life expectancy of 70.4 years, which is shorter than the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 13.8%, mirroring the state average of 13.9% and exceeding the 10% national rate. Primary care availability includes 44 providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. Mental health care density is 55 providers per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. Additionally, 22.0% of adults report poor or fair health, a higher percentage than the 17% national average. 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.