Jefferson County Health Data
Jefferson County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
12/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.7%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
28
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
130
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
30.6%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
28.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 27.8 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.0
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 Jefferson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 51.7% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 8.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 19.8% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 52.2% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 8.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 17.3% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.1% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 11.0% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 43.3% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 7.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 82.9% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 6.2% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.7% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.9% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jefferson County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Nearly one-third of Jefferson County residents report poor health
Health data brief for Jefferson County, Mississippi.
About 30.6% of Jefferson County residents report poor or fair health, nearly double the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 71.8 years, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 14.7%, higher than both the state average of 13.9% and the national rate of 10%. Clinical data shows 28 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, while the mental health provider ratio is 130 per 100,000. Both metrics are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.