Leake County Health Data
Leake County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
11/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.8%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
24
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
9
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.4%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 23.6 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.5
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 Leake County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Leake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.8% | 42.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 14.5% | 14.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.6% | 43.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 19.9% | 20.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Leake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.6% | 19.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 14.3% | 14.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.8% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Leake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.7% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 7.5% | 7.9% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.2% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Leake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 18.9% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.8% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Leake 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
Leake County Uninsured Rate Reaches 15.8 Percent
Health data brief for Leake County, Mississippi.
The uninsured rate in Leake County is 15.8%, which is higher than both the Mississippi state rate of 13.9% and the national average of 10%. The county also reports that 27.4% of its population is in poor or fair health, compared to a national rate of 17%. Life expectancy is 71.2 years, slightly higher than the state average of 70.9 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. Healthcare provider availability includes 24 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 9 mental health providers per 100,000, both significantly lower than the national medians of 70 and 250 per 100,000. The ratio of mental health providers in Leake County is one of the lowest in the region. 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.