Quitman County Health Data
Quitman County, Mississippi
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Quitman County, Mississippi
Quitman faces steep health challenges
Quitman County residents have a life expectancy of just 66.9 years—nearly 7.6 years below the U.S. average of 74.5 years. With 31.9% of adults in poor or fair health, Quitman suffers one of the most acute health crises in the nation, far exceeding the national poor health rate of 18%.
Quitman's health ranks critically low
At 66.9 years, Quitman County's life expectancy ranks among Mississippi's worst, trailing the state average of 70.9 years by 4 full years. The 31.9% poor/fair health rate places Quitman in a crisis category, indicating severe, persistent health emergencies across the population.
Hardest-hit county in the region
Quitman's 66.9-year life expectancy is the lowest in the surveyed region, trailing even Sharkey County (66.7) and vastly behind Pontotoc (72.7). Its 31.9% poor health rate represents the most acute community health burden, signaling urgent need for intervention and resources.
Healthcare desert with rising uninsured rates
Quitman County's 15.2% uninsured rate exceeds the state average and leaves vulnerable residents without safety-net care. Primary care provider data is not available, but with only 36 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, behavioral health support is severely limited in a county facing intense health crises.
Insurance access is urgent here
With 15.2% uninsured and acute health challenges across Quitman, finding affordable coverage is a matter of health and survival. Contact your local health department or visit healthcare.gov immediately to enroll in coverage—programs like Medicaid may cover you at no cost.
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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.