Quitman County Health Data
Quitman County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
6/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
66.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
66.9 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
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
31.9%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
33.9
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 Quitman County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Quitman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 51.1% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 8.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 19.5% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 50.6% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 7.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 19.1% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Quitman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 23.7% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 11.1% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 43.8% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 8.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Quitman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 82.1% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 5.6% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.1% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Quitman | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.7% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.9% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Quitman County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Quitman County Life Expectancy Significant Gap vs National Average
Health data brief for Quitman County, Mississippi.
Residents of Quitman County have a life expectancy of 66.9 years, which is significantly lower than the national average of 77 years and the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years. The county also reports that 31.9% of its adult population is in poor or fair health, nearly double the national average of 17%. Access to mental health services is represented by a ratio of 36 providers per 100,000 residents, far below the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care provider data was not reported for this period. The uninsured rate in Quitman County is 15.2%, exceeding the state average of 13.9% and the national rate of 10%. These data points reflect the current health metrics as published by the CDC and the Census Bureau. 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.