Pontotoc County Health Data
Pontotoc County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.0%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
19
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.3%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 19.1 per 100K
Dentists
3.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
41.5
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 Pontotoc County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pontotoc | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.2% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.2% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.3% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pontotoc | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.9% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.5% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pontotoc | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.7% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 9.7% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.2% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pontotoc | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 18.9% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.8% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pontotoc County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Pontotoc County Faces Low Ratio of Primary Care Providers
Health data brief for Pontotoc County, Mississippi.
With 19 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Pontotoc County reports a figure notably lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This clinical landscape is mirrored in mental health services, where the county reports 41 providers per 100,000 compared to the national median of 250. Despite these provider ratios, the life expectancy for a resident is 72.7 years, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years, though still below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 15.0%, exceeding both the state average of 13.9% and the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 21.3% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, exceeding the national benchmark of 17%. These figures are drawn from federal datasets and the County Health Rankings. 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.