Issaquena County Health Data
Issaquena County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
2/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
22.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
22.9%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
30.1%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
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 Issaquena County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Issaquena | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 47.3% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 17.8% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 48.9% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 5.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 17.1% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Issaquena | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 24.0% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.2% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 42.1% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 6.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Issaquena | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.0% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 6.0% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.4% | 72.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Issaquena | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 18.9% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.7% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Issaquena County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
High uninsured rate recorded in Issaquena County
Health data brief for Issaquena County, Mississippi.
The uninsured rate in Issaquena County is 22.9%, more than double the national average of 10% and significantly higher than the Mississippi state average of 13.9%. Approximately 30.1% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. While state-level life expectancy is 70.9 years, specific life expectancy data is not available for Issaquena County. Data regarding the number of primary care providers and mental health providers per 100,000 residents is also currently unavailable for this jurisdiction. Explore state-level data at the CDC County Health Rankings.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Issaquena 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 Issaquena 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.