Jones County Health Data
Jones County, Mississippi
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Jones County, Mississippi
Jones County beats state on life expectancy
Jones County residents average 71.5 years of life, surpassing Mississippi's state average of 70.9 years and narrowing the gap with the U.S. average of 76.1 years. Only 20.8% report poor or fair health, the lowest rate among the eight counties profiled here and well below the national average of 18%.
Strong health rankings within Mississippi
Jones County is among Mississippi's healthier counties, with life expectancy above the state mean and relatively low rates of poor health reports. The 13.2% uninsured rate is slightly better than Mississippi's average of 13.9%, suggesting stronger insurance coverage in the county.
Outperforms most regional peers
Jones County residents live longer than Jefferson Davis (71.0 years), Lawrence (70.3), and Leake (71.2) counties, though still lag behind Lamar (77.2) and Kemper (75.7 years). The county also has 49 primary care providers per 100K—among the best in the region and double the availability in Lawrence County.
Better access, strong mental health coverage
Jones County boasts 49 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 171 mental health providers, making it a regional leader in healthcare access. With just 13.2% uninsured, most residents can more easily schedule appointments and receive ongoing care.
Make sure you stay covered and healthy
Jones County's strong healthcare infrastructure means enrollment is your best next step—check your Medicaid eligibility, marketplace plans, or employer coverage today. Staying insured ensures you can take full advantage of the doctors and services available in your county.
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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.