Oktibbeha County Health Data
Oktibbeha County, Mississippi
Health Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
252
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi
Health outcomes lead the entire region
Oktibbeha County's 75.2-year life expectancy stands just 0.9 years below the national average of 76.1 years—the strongest outcome among all eight counties examined. Only 22.9% report fair or poor health, well below the national 18% baseline, signaling consistent access to preventive care and health management.
Mississippi's healthiest county in this set
At 75.2 years, Oktibbeha exceeds Mississippi's 70.9-year state average by 4.3 years—a dramatic gap that reflects better insurance access, provider density, and economic stability. Its 13.1% uninsured rate nearly matches the state average, suggesting equitable coverage in a county with stronger overall health.
Outperforms every regional peer
Oktibbeha's 75.2-year life expectancy towers over all neighbors: Panola (70.5 years), Pearl River (70.7 years), Newton (69.9 years), and far exceeds Neshoba (66.5 years). Its 41 primary care providers and 252 mental health providers per 100,000 represent the region's strongest provider density and explain its superior health trajectory.
Strong providers, robust insurance coverage
Oktibbeha combines 41 primary care physicians per 100,000 with 252 mental health specialists—the highest mental health capacity in this analysis—and a 13.1% uninsured rate that approaches best-practice levels. These factors align to create a county where most residents can access preventive care, manage chronic disease, and address mental health without delay.
Maintain momentum with continuous coverage
Oktibbeha's success rests partly on strong insurance enrollment; if you're among the 13.1% uninsured, visit healthcare.gov to secure coverage and join neighbors who benefit from the county's robust provider network. Continuous coverage ensures you keep preventive appointments that maintain Oktibbeha's regional health leadership.
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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.