Montgomery County Health Data

Montgomery County has a health score of 6/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #79 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.

Life expectancy in Montgomery County is 68.8 years. The Mississippi state average is 70.9 years, making Montgomery County below the state average.

Montgomery County's health score of 6/100 is below the Mississippi average of 18/100. Life expectancy is 68.8 years vs. the state average of 70.9 years. The uninsured rate is 15.9% vs. 13.9% statewide.

Key health factors for Montgomery County include: life expectancy (68.8 years), uninsured rate (15.9%), and primary care physician access (51:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 31:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 6/100 ("Below Average"), Montgomery County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Mississippi. Residents have a life expectancy of 68.8 years. 15.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Montgomery County's health score of 6/100 is below the Mississippi average of 18/100. The uninsured rate of 15.9% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.