Perry County Health Data
Perry County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
14/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.4 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.2%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
9
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
88
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.8%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 8.6 per 100K
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 Perry County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Perry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.6% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.4% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.5% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.2% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Perry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.0% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.7% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Perry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.9% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 6.9% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.1% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Perry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.8% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Perry County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Perry County Reports Nine Primary Care Providers Per Hundred Thousand Residents
Health data brief for Perry County, Mississippi.
Perry County reports 9 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, one of the lowest ratios in the region and significantly below the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 88 per 100,000, also trailing the national median of 250. Residents in Perry County have a life expectancy of 70.4 years, which is slightly shorter than the state average of 70.9 years and the national average of 77 years. Data shows that 26.8% 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 13.2%, slightly lower than the Mississippi average of 13.9% but higher than the national average of 10%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Perry County, Mississippi
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Perry County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.