Grenada County Health Data
Grenada County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
10/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.2 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
62
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.5%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 37.4 per 100K
Dentists
4.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.4
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 Grenada County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Grenada | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 46.1% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.7% | 14.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.3% | 43.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 20.1% | 20.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Grenada | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.0% | 19.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 13.7% | 14.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.4% | 35.8% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Grenada | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.2% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 7.7% | 7.9% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.3% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Grenada | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 18.9% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.7% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Grenada County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Over One-Quarter of Grenada County Adults Report Poor Health
Health data brief for Grenada County, Mississippi.
In Grenada County, 27.5% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a rate significantly higher than the 17% national average. The life expectancy in the county is 69.2 years, which is shorter than the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years and the national average of 77 years. Primary care provider availability stands at 37 per 100,000 residents, and the mental health provider ratio is 62 per 100,000, both of which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. The uninsured rate is 13.9%, which matches the state average and is 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.