Pearl River County Health Data
Pearl River County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.7 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
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
62
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.9%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 24.8 per 100K
Dentists
3.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.6
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 Pearl River County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pearl River | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.1% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.6% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 5.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.1% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pearl River | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.1% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.4% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 4.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pearl River | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.1% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 9.8% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.9% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pearl River | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 18.9% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.0% | 40.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pearl River County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Pearl River County Uninsured Rate Exceeds State and National Averages
Health data brief for Pearl River County, Mississippi.
In Pearl River County, the uninsured rate for residents under age 65 is 15.2%, higher than the state average of 13.9% and the national average of 10%. Clinical data shows 62 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure substantially lower than the national median of 250. The primary care provider ratio is 25 per 100,000, compared to a national median of 70. According to current rankings, 20.9% of residents report being in fair or poor health, exceeding the national average of 17%. The life expectancy for residents is 70.7 years, which is slightly lower than the state average of 70.9 years and six years shorter than the national average of 77 years. 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.