Hancock County Health Data
Hancock County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.8%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 43.4 per 100K
Dentists
8.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
47.8
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 Hancock County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hancock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.0% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 5.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.9% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 7.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.1% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hancock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.0% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.0% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 6.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hancock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.6% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 8.7% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.5% | 72.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hancock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.4% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hancock County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Hancock County Residents Outlive State Life Expectancy Average
Health data brief for Hancock County, Mississippi.
Life expectancy in Hancock County is 74.3 years, which is 3.4 years longer than the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years but remains shorter than the national average of 77 years. The county reports 43 primary care providers and 48 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both lower than the national medians of 70 and 250. The uninsured rate is 12.4%, which is lower than the state average of 13.9% but higher than the 10% national rate. Additionally, 21.8% of adults in the county 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.