Rankin County Health Data
Rankin County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
52/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
252
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.1%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 56.3 per 100K
Dentists
7.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.8
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 Rankin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Rankin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.4% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 6.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.5% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 6.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 19.8% | 20.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Rankin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.1% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 6.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 9.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Rankin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.4% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 11.5% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.2% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 4.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Rankin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.2% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 2.7 pts better 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 Rankin County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Rankin County Life Expectancy Approaches National Norms
Health data brief for Rankin County, Mississippi.
Rankin County reports a life expectancy of 76.9 years, nearly reaching the national average of 77 years and standing higher than the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years. The county’s uninsured rate is 10.9%, which is closer to the national average of 10% than the state average of 13.9%. Regarding clinical access, there are 252 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, aligning with the national median of 250. There are 56 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 70. Additionally, 19.1% of adults report poor or fair health, a figure slightly higher than the national average of 17% but lower than many neighboring counties. 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.