Marshall County Health Data
Marshall County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
12/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.7 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
15
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.2%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 14.8 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.7
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 Marshall County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.1% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 15.7% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 44.9% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.1% | 20.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.8% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.3% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.9% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.2% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 7.6% | 7.9% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.4% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.8% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Marshall County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Marshall County primary care ratio trails national median
Health data brief for Marshall County, Mississippi.
Marshall County reports 15 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider access is also lower than the national norm, with 35 providers per 100,000 residents compared to a national median of 250. The life expectancy in Marshall County is 69.7 years, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 26.2% of the population reports poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The county's uninsured rate is 13.9%, matching the state average and sitting higher than the national average of 10%. 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.