Issaquena County Health Data
Issaquena County, Mississippi
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Issaquena County, Mississippi
Issaquena County data reflects extreme isolation
While life expectancy data is unavailable for Issaquena, the 30.1% poor/fair health rate ranks among the highest, approaching rates seen in the state's most stressed communities. The 22.9% uninsured rate is the highest among these eight counties—more than 4 percentage points above state average.
Issaquena's uninsured rate stands out critically
At 22.9%, Issaquena County's uninsured rate is the highest of any county examined here and 9 percentage points above Mississippi's state average of 13.9%. The 30.1% poor/fair health rate suggests residents face significant health challenges.
Rural isolation with minimal documented resources
Primary care and mental health provider data for Issaquena are not available, reflecting either a complete absence or extreme scarcity of documented providers. This rural county likely relies on informal care networks and distant regional health systems.
Coverage crisis compounds isolation challenges
Nearly 1 in 4 Issaquena residents (22.9%) are uninsured—a crisis-level rate that forces delayed or foregone care. The combination of extreme poverty, geographic isolation, and lack of documented healthcare infrastructure creates barriers few residents can overcome.
Prioritize coverage in an underserved area
Getting insured in Issaquena is critical when local services are scarce—it enables care-seeking beyond county lines. Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to explore Medicaid and marketplace plans; community health centers may offer sliding-scale services.
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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.