Lafayette County Health Data
Lafayette County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
42/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
70
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
706
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.1%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
5.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 70.3 per 100K
Dentists
1.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.5
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 Lafayette County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lafayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.0% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 5.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.0% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 6.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.0% | 20.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lafayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.6% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 4.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.1% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 7.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lafayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.9% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 10.7% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.9% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lafayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.6% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.8% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lafayette County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lafayette County Reports High Ratio of Mental Health Providers
Health data brief for Lafayette County, Mississippi.
Lafayette County reports a mental health provider ratio of 706 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county's primary care provider ratio of 70 per 100,000 aligns exactly with the national median. Life expectancy in the county is 76.0 years, exceeding the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years and nearly reaching the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 13.9%, which matches the Mississippi state rate but is higher than the national rate of 10%. Furthermore, 19.1% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national benchmark of 17%. In terms of provider access and health outcomes, the mental health ratio is the county's most distinctive metric. Explore state-level data.
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.