Neshoba County Health Data
Neshoba County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
7/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
66.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
66.5 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.2%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
55
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
139
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.6%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 55.2 per 100K
Dentists
6.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.9
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 Neshoba County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Neshoba | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.4% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.5% | 14.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.2% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.0% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Neshoba | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.7% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.9% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Neshoba | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.8% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 6.7% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.1% | 72.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Neshoba | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.4% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Neshoba County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Neshoba County Life Expectancy Trails National Average by Over Ten Years
Health data brief for Neshoba County, Mississippi.
The life expectancy in Neshoba County is 66.5 years, which is 4.4 years lower than the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years and more than a decade shorter than the national average of 77 years. Statistics show that 27.6% of residents report fair or poor health, compared to a national average of 17%. In terms of healthcare access, the county has 55 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, below the national median of 70. There are 139 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 250. Additionally, 15.2% of residents under the age of 65 are uninsured, which is higher than the state average of 13.9% and 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.