Humphreys County Health Data
Humphreys County, Mississippi
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Humphreys County, Mississippi
Humphreys County life expectancy far below U.S.
At 66.6 years, Humphreys County residents live about 9.5 years shorter than the U.S. average of 76.1 years. Over one-third (36.2%) report poor or fair health—the highest rate observed among these eight counties—pointing to deep health crises.
Humphreys ranks among state's most challenged
Humphreys County's life expectancy of 66.6 years ranks among the lowest in Mississippi, trailing the state average of 70.9 years by more than 4 years. The 36.2% poor/fair health rate is the highest seen here, signaling severe population-level distress.
Serious provider shortage in rural county
Humphreys County has just 53 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and no reported mental health provider capacity. This rural isolation means residents frequently lack timely access to behavioral health services.
Uninsured rate and access create perfect storm
With 15.5% uninsured—above both state and county average—and minimal primary care availability, Humphreys residents face enormous barriers to preventive and acute care. The absence of reported mental health provider data likely reflects a complete gap in that essential service.
Insurance is first step toward better health
If you're uninsured in Humphreys County, getting coverage is crucial—it opens access to care and allows you to seek treatment in neighboring counties. Explore Medicaid and marketplace options at healthcare.gov, or call a local community health center for enrollment help.
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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.