Lamar County Health Data
Lamar County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
48/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
124
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
59
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.3%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
40.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 123.9 per 100K
Dentists
9.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
29.2
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 Lamar County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lamar | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.5% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.0% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 5.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.7% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lamar | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.8% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 4.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.7% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 7.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lamar | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.1% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 10.1% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.5% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lamar | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.8% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.7% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lamar County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lamar County Life Expectancy Surpasses State and National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Lamar County, Mississippi.
The life expectancy in Lamar County is 77.2 years, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years and the national average of 77 years. The primary care provider ratio in the county is 124 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. However, the mental health provider ratio is 59 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Regarding insurance coverage, 13.1% of the population is uninsured, compared to the state rate of 13.9% and the national rate of 10%. Residents reporting poor or fair health account for 19.3% of the population, a rate higher than the national 17% average. 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.