Hinds County Health Data
Hinds County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
15/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.8 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.9%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
89
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
437
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.1%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
27.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 89.4 per 100K
Dentists
7.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.1
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 Hinds County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hinds | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.6% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.3% | 14.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 45.7% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 17.6% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hinds | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.5% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 12.7% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.2% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hinds | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 82.6% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 7.9% | 7.9% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.4% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 4.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hinds | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.1% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hinds County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Hinds County mental health provider ratio exceeds national median
Health data brief for Hinds County, Mississippi.
The mental health provider ratio in Hinds County is 437 per 100,000 residents, significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Data shows life expectancy is 70.8 years, which is nearly level with the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years but lags behind the national average of 77 years. About 27.1% of Hinds County residents report being in poor or fair health, a figure that is higher than the national average of 17%. The primary care provider ratio stands at 89 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national median of 70. Additionally, the uninsured rate in the county is 12.9%. This is lower than the statewide uninsured rate of 13.9% but remains higher than the national mark of 10%. 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.