Greene County Health Data
Greene County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
7
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
59
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.3%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
14.7
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 Greene County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.9% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.1% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.5% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.0% | 20.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.5% | 19.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.1% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.8% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 7.8% | 7.9% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.6% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.0% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Greene County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Greene County Primary Care Access Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Greene County, Mississippi.
Greene County reports 7 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is one-tenth of the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 59 per 100,000, significantly lower than the national median of 250. However, the life expectancy is 74.7 years, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 11.7%, lower than the state average of 13.9% but higher than the 10% national rate. About 22.3% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. 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.