Noxubee County Health Data
Noxubee County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
10/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.3 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.8%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
10
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
222
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
28.8%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
49.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 9.9 per 100K
Dentists
19.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
59.2
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 Noxubee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Noxubee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 46.5% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 18.0% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 47.7% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 18.7% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Noxubee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.9% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 11.5% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 40.6% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Noxubee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 81.4% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 6.5% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.9% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Noxubee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.0% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.4% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Noxubee County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Noxubee County Primary Care Provider Ratio Among Lowest in Region
Health data brief for Noxubee County, Mississippi.
Noxubee County records 10 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 70. In contrast, the mental health provider ratio is 222 per 100,000, which is closer to the national median of 250 than many neighboring counties. The life expectancy for residents is 71.3 years, which is slightly higher than the state average of 70.9 years but below the national average of 77 years. Approximately 28.8% of the population reports being in fair or poor health, compared to a national average of 17%. For those under age 65, the uninsured rate is 15.8%, which is higher than the Mississippi 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.