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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Madison County, MS?
Madison County has a health score of 58/100, rated "Average." It ranks #1 out of 82 counties in Mississippi (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Madison County?
Life expectancy in Madison County is 75.5 years. The Mississippi state average is 70.9 years, making Madison County above the state average.
How does Madison County health compare to the Mississippi average?
Madison County's health score of 58/100 is above the Mississippi average of 18/100. Life expectancy is 75.5 years vs. the state average of 70.9 years. The uninsured rate is 9.7% vs. 13.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Madison County?
Key health factors for Madison County include: life expectancy (75.5 years), uninsured rate (9.7%), and primary care physician access (129:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 260:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Madison County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 58/100 ("Average"), Madison County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Mississippi. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.5 years. 9.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Madison County healthier than the Mississippi average?
Madison County's health score of 58/100 exceeds the Mississippi average of 18/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.