Lowndes County Health Data
Lowndes County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
21.3%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
34.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 48.2 per 100K
Dentists
12.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.6
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 Lowndes County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lowndes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.9% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 4.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.6% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.9% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 19.5% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lowndes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.5% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.9% | 14.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.3% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 3.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lowndes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.5% | 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) | 77.2% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 4.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lowndes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| 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 Lowndes County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lowndes County uninsured rate lower than state average
Health data brief for Lowndes County, Mississippi.
Lowndes County reports an uninsured rate of 11.3%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13.9% and closer to the national average of 10%. The county's life expectancy is 72.5 years, sitting higher than the state average of 70.9 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Residents reporting poor or fair health make up 21.3% of the population, exceeding the national average of 17%. Access to primary care providers is recorded at 48 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability stands at 295 per 100,000 residents, slightly higher than the national median of 250. 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.