Lauderdale County Health Data
Lauderdale County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.3 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
101
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
360
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.8%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 101.3 per 100K
Dentists
9.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
44.5
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 Lauderdale County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lauderdale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.3% | 42.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 14.1% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.1% | 43.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 19.6% | 20.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lauderdale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.0% | 19.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 13.8% | 14.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.3% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lauderdale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.3% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 8.1% | 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 | Lauderdale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 18.9% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.2% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lauderdale County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Ratio in Lauderdale County Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Lauderdale County, Mississippi.
Lauderdale County has 101 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county also reports a mental health provider ratio of 360 per 100,000, exceeding the national median of 250. Life expectancy for residents is 71.3 years, which is slightly higher than the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 13.2%, compared to the state average of 13.9% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 24.8% of the local population reports being in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. 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.