Leflore County Health Data
Leflore County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
11/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
65.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
65.6 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
80
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
538
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
34.5%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
32.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 79.8 per 100K
Dentists
3.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.6
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 Leflore County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Leflore | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.9% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 19.0% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 49.2% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 5.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 18.0% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Leflore | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.6% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 11.9% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 41.1% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Leflore | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 83.2% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 5.2% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.0% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Leflore | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.8% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Leflore County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Leflore County poor health rate is double national average
Health data brief for Leflore County, Mississippi.
Approximately 34.5% of Leflore County residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is more than double the national average of 17%. The county’s life expectancy is 65.6 years, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years and the national average of 77 years. Data shows 80 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is also notably higher than the national norm, with 538 providers per 100,000 compared to a median of 250. The uninsured rate stands at 12.4%, which is lower than the state's 13.9% average but higher than the national average of 10%. 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.