Humphreys County Health Data
Humphreys County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
5/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
66.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
66.6 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.5%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
36.2%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
79.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 53.0 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
26.4
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 Humphreys County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Humphreys | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 53.0% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 10.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 20.6% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 5.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 52.4% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 8.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 19.5% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Humphreys | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 24.1% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 10.6% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 46.2% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 10.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Humphreys | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 82.5% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 5.0% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.6% | 72.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Humphreys | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.8% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 45.0% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Humphreys County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Reported poor health rate in Humphreys County doubles national average
Health data brief for Humphreys County, Mississippi.
Roughly 36.2% of Humphreys County residents report poor or fair health, more than double the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 66.6 years, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 15.5%, exceeding both the state average of 13.9% and the national rate of 10%. In terms of clinical access, there are 53 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. Provider ratios for mental health care are not currently available for this county in the datasets. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Humphreys County, Mississippi
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Humphreys County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.