Madison County Health Data
Madison County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
16.4%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 129.3 per 100K
Dentists
8.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.4
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 Madison County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.0% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 6.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.1% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 6.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 18.2% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.9% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 7.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 10.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 81.1% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 12.9% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 5.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.0% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 4.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.4% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.4% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 6.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Madison County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Madison County uninsured rate lower than national benchmark
Health data brief for Madison County, Mississippi.
The uninsured rate in Madison County is 9.7%, which is lower than both the national average of 10% and the Mississippi state average of 13.9%. Life expectancy for residents is 75.5 years, which is notably higher than the state average of 70.9 years but remains lower than the national average of 77 years. The rate of residents reporting poor or fair health is 16.4%, which is lower than the national average of 17%. Madison County reports 129 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. Mental health provider density is 260 per 100,000, which sits just above the national median of 250. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.