Monroe County Health Data
Monroe County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
18/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.7%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.4%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 50.2 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
29.5
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 Monroe County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.9% | 42.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 13.5% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.1% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.9% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.3% | 19.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 14.3% | 14.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.4% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.6% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 8.5% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.8% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 18.9% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.1% | 40.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Monroe County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Monroe County mental health provider density notably low
Health data brief for Monroe County, Mississippi.
Monroe County has 27 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is 50 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 71.8 years, which is higher than the state average of 70.9 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Approximately 24.4% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Monroe County is 13.7%, slightly lower than the Mississippi state average of 13.9% but higher than the national average of 10%. 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.