Jones County Health Data
Jones County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.2%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
171
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.8%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 49.4 per 100K
Dentists
1.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.5
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 Jones County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jones | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.9% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.6% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.4% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.7% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jones | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.2% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% | 14.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.1% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jones | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.3% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 9.9% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.2% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jones | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.2% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 7.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jones County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Jones County Life Expectancy Exceeds State Average by Small Margin
Health data brief for Jones County, Mississippi.
The life expectancy for residents in Jones County is 71.5 years, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years but remains shorter than the national average of 77 years. Regarding health insurance, 13.2% of the county population is uninsured, a rate lower than the statewide figure of 13.9% and higher than the national 10% average. The county's mental health provider ratio is 171 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Additionally, the primary care provider ratio is 49 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 70. Approximately 20.8% of the local population reports poor or fair health, compared to the national rate of 17%. 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.