Leflore County Health Data
Leflore County, Mississippi
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Leflore County, Mississippi
Leflore faces severe health crisis
At 65.6 years, Leflore County's life expectancy is among the lowest in Mississippi and trails the U.S. average of 76.5 years by over a decade. The county's 34.5% rate of poor or fair health is nearly double the national average of 18%, indicating a population grappling with chronic disease and limited wellness resources.
Ranks lowest in state health
Leflore County's 65.6-year life expectancy ranks significantly below Mississippi's 70.9-year average, placing it among the state's most vulnerable counties. At 34.5% poor/fair health, residents here report the highest health burden across the surveyed counties, reflecting deep structural inequities.
Provider shortage compounds crisis
Leflore County has just 80 primary care providers per 100K residents—far below Lee County's 118—and mental health capacity of 538 per 100K ranks lowest among peer counties. This scarcity means residents often travel long distances for basic healthcare or delay seeking care altogether.
Navigating healthcare access
Leflore County's 12.4% uninsured rate is slightly below the state average, yet provider shortages remain the primary barrier to care—finding an available appointment often requires waiting weeks. The combination of few doctors, high disease burden, and limited mental health support creates a healthcare emergency for many residents.
Ensure you're covered and connected
Check your insurance status today at Healthcare.gov or contact Mississippi Medicaid for enrollment; 12% of Leflore residents remain uninsured. If you're covered, connect with available providers now rather than waiting for a crisis—waiting lists in this county are long.
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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.