Panola County Health Data
Panola County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
11/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.5 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.3%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
21
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
113
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.6%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 21.3 per 100K
Dentists
9.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.1
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 Panola County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Panola | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 46.4% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.6% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 44.5% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.8% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Panola | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.8% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.3% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 38.4% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Panola | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.5% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 7.1% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.2% | 72.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Panola | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.7% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.5% | 40.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Panola County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Panola County Fair or Poor Health Rate Higher Than National Average
Health data brief for Panola County, Mississippi.
In Panola County, 27.6% of residents report fair or poor health, a rate that exceeds the national average of 17%. Clinical care data shows there are 21 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than one-third of the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 113 per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 70.5 years, slightly lower than the state average of 70.9 years and 6.5 years shorter than the national average of 77 years. Among residents under age 65, the uninsured rate is 14.3%, 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.