Lee County Health Data
Lee County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.1 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
118
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
858
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.7%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 118.2 per 100K
Dentists
2.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.0
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 Lee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.3% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 6.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.3% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.3% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.5% | 20.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.5% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.2% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 4.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.2% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 9.2% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.0% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.1% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lee County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lee County reports high mental health provider density
Health data brief for Lee County, Mississippi.
Lee County features 858 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that significantly exceeds the national median of 250 per 100,000. This density is the most distinctive metric for the county compared to state and national norms. Primary care providers also exceed the national median of 70, with 118 providers per 100,000 residents. The county's life expectancy is 72.1 years, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Approximately 21.7% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national benchmark of 17%. The uninsured rate in Lee County is 13.0%, sitting below the state average of 13.9% while remaining above the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Lee County, Mississippi
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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.