Kemper County Health Data
Kemper County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
11
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
12
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.2%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
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 Kemper County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kemper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 45.6% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.8% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 46.0% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 18.2% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kemper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.3% | 19.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 13.1% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.6% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kemper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 81.1% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 7.7% | 7.9% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.8% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kemper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 18.9% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.3% | 40.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kemper County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Kemper County Mental Health Provider Ratio Significantly Lower Than Median
Health data brief for Kemper County, Mississippi.
Kemper County has a mental health provider ratio of 12 per 100,000 residents, which is notably lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also reports a primary care provider ratio of 11 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 70. In contrast to these ratios, life expectancy in Kemper County is 75.7 years, which is longer than the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years and closer to the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 24.2% of county residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national rate of 17%. The uninsured rate in Kemper County is 13.0%, a figure lower than the Mississippi state rate of 13.9% and higher than the national average of 10%. 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.