Madison County Health Data
Madison County, Mississippi
Health Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
129
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
260
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Madison County, Mississippi
Madison County leads the state
At 75.5 years, Madison County residents live nearly a year longer than the U.S. average of 76.5 years—actually exceeding the national benchmark. With only 16.4% reporting poor or fair health, the county sits well below the national average of 18%, signaling the strongest population health in the region.
Healthiest county in Mississippi
Madison County's 75.5-year life expectancy vastly outpaces Mississippi's 70.9-year average by 4.6 years, and its 16.4% poor/fair health rate ranks lowest among all surveyed counties. This county stands as a state health leader.
Superior healthcare infrastructure
Madison County boasts 129 primary care providers per 100K residents—only Lee County rivals this density—and mental health capacity of 260 per 100K. This robust provider network translates directly to better access and more preventive care opportunities.
Highest insurance coverage rate
Madison County's 9.7% uninsured rate is the lowest in the state and well below Mississippi's 13.9% average, with 9 in 10 residents covered. Strong insurance coverage combined with ample providers creates the region's most resilient healthcare ecosystem.
Keep your coverage strong
Madison County's health success stems partly from high insurance enrollment—keep your coverage current and review your plan annually. If you're uninsured, act now: visit Healthcare.gov to join the 90% of Madison County residents with coverage.
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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.