Harrison County Health Data
Harrison County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
27/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
265
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.2%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 55.9 per 100K
Dentists
9.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.1
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 Harrison County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Harrison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.6% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 6.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.3% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.0% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.6% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Harrison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.5% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.1% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Harrison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.9% | 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) | 71.3% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Harrison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.1% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Harrison County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Harrison County Uninsured Rate Higher Than Mississippi State Average
Health data brief for Harrison County, Mississippi.
Harrison County has an uninsured rate of 14.1%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13.9% and the national average of 10%. The county reports 265 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure slightly higher than the national median of 250. Primary care provider availability is 56 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. The life expectancy in Harrison is 73.0 years, longer than the state average of 70.9 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. Furthermore, 21.2% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher 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.