Montgomery County Health Data
Montgomery County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
6/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.8 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.9%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
31
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
29.9%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 51.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.6
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 Montgomery County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.8% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.3% | 14.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 44.3% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.0% | 20.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.3% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.1% | 14.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.7% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.3% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 6.4% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.6% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.5% | 40.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Montgomery 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
Nearly Thirty Percent of Montgomery County Residents Report Fair or Poor Health
Health data brief for Montgomery County, Mississippi.
Approximately 29.9% of Montgomery County residents report being in fair or poor health, a rate that is nearly double the national average of 17%. Data from the CDC County Health Rankings indicates a life expectancy of 68.8 years, which is shorter than the Mississippi average of 70.9 years and the national average of 77 years. The county has 51 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, trailing the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is recorded at 31 per 100,000 residents, while the national median stands at 250. For residents under age 65, the uninsured rate is 15.9%, which exceeds the state average of 13.9% and the national rate of 10%. These statistics highlight specific health and access measures recorded within the county. 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.