Lowndes County Health Data
Lowndes County, Mississippi
Health Score
31/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
295
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Lowndes County, Mississippi
Lowndes County outpaces nation
At 72.5 years, Lowndes County's life expectancy exceeds Mississippi's average but remains 4 years below the U.S. average of 76.5 years. The county's 21.3% poor/fair health rate is above the national average of 18%, indicating room for improvement in chronic disease management.
Among Mississippi's healthier counties
Lowndes County's 72.5-year life expectancy ranks above Mississippi's 70.9-year state average, placing it solidly in the healthier half of the state. The 21.3% poor/fair health rate is below the state median, reflecting relatively stronger population health outcomes.
Moderate provider availability
Lowndes County has 48 primary care providers per 100K residents, matching Lincoln County but falling well short of Lee County's 118 per 100K. Mental health capacity at 295 per 100K ranks midway among peer counties, suggesting adequate but not robust behavioral health access.
Lowest uninsured rate in region
At 11.3% uninsured, Lowndes County has the lowest rate among the surveyed counties and beats the state average of 13.9%, meaning most residents have insurance coverage. However, provider scarcity means having insurance doesn't guarantee quick access to care.
Maintain your coverage advantage
Lowndes County's strong insurance enrollment sets it apart—protect this by reviewing your plan annually and updating information with your insurer. If you're among the 11% without coverage, visit Healthcare.gov to explore affordable marketplace options.
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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.