Jasper County Health Data
Jasper County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
18/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.6 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
18
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
19
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.6%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
30.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 18.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.5
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 Jasper County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jasper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 45.2% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.2% | 14.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 44.3% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 19.3% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jasper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.4% | 19.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 13.4% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 38.1% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jasper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.9% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 7.8% | 7.9% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.7% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jasper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 18.9% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.9% | 40.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jasper County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Few mental health providers recorded in Jasper County
Health data brief for Jasper County, Mississippi.
The mental health provider ratio in Jasper County is 19 per 100,000 residents, considerably lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000 people. The county’s life expectancy is 69.6 years, which is lower than both the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years and the national average of 77 years. Roughly 24.6% of the population reports poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 11.8%, which is lower than the statewide average of 13.9% but higher than the national average of 10%. Primary care providers are available at a ratio of 18 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. Explore the CDC County Health Rankings data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.