Oktibbeha County Health Data
Oktibbeha County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
22.9%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 40.5 per 100K
Dentists
15.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.5
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 Oktibbeha County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Oktibbeha | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.6% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.9% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.1% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 19.0% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Oktibbeha | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.6% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.5% | 14.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.8% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 5.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Oktibbeha | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.6% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 7.9% | 7.9% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.5% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Oktibbeha | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.9% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Oktibbeha County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Oktibbeha County Life Expectancy Significantly Exceeds Mississippi State Average
Health data brief for Oktibbeha County, Mississippi.
Oktibbeha County residents have a life expectancy of 75.2 years, which is significantly higher than the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years, though it remains below the national average of 77 years. Data shows that 22.9% of residents report fair or poor health, exceeding the national average of 17%. The mental health provider ratio is 252 per 100,000 residents, which is slightly higher than the national median of 250. However, the primary care provider ratio is 41 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 70. The uninsured rate for residents under age 65 is 13.1%, lower than the state average of 13.9% but higher than the national average of 10%. 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.