Jefferson County Health Data

Jefferson County has a health score of 12/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #54 out of 82 counties in Mississippi (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Jefferson County is 71.8 years. The Mississippi state average is 70.9 years, making Jefferson County above the state average.

Jefferson County's health score of 12/100 is below the Mississippi average of 18/100. Life expectancy is 71.8 years vs. the state average of 70.9 years. The uninsured rate is 14.7% vs. 13.9% statewide.

Key health factors for Jefferson County include: life expectancy (71.8 years), uninsured rate (14.7%), and primary care physician access (28:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 130:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 12/100 ("Below Average"), Jefferson County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Mississippi. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.8 years. 14.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Jefferson County's health score of 12/100 is below the Mississippi average of 18/100. The uninsured rate of 14.7% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.