Itawamba County Health Data
Itawamba County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
27/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.9 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.6%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 16.8 per 100K
Dentists
4.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
37.6
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 Itawamba County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Itawamba | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.0% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 5.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.2% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 6.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.8% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Itawamba | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.1% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 4.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Itawamba | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.8% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 9.6% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.3% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Itawamba | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 18.9% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.1% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 6.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Itawamba County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Itawamba County primary care provider ratio below national median
Health data brief for Itawamba County, Mississippi.
Itawamba County has 17 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 providers per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 72.9 years, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. About 21.6% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The mental health provider ratio is 33 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate is 13.4%, slightly lower than the state average of 13.9% but higher than the national mark of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Itawamba 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 Itawamba 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.