Rankin County Health Data
Rankin County, Mississippi
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Rankin County, Mississippi
Rankin leads Mississippi in health outcomes
Rankin County residents live to 76.9 years on average—2.4 years above the U.S. average of 74.5 years—making it a national health success story. With only 19.1% of adults reporting poor or fair health versus 18% nationally, Rankin is one of the few Mississippi counties matching or beating national health benchmarks.
Mississippi's health champion
Rankin County's 76.9-year life expectancy far exceeds Mississippi's 70.9-year state average by 6 full years, standing as the undisputed health leader in the state. Its 19.1% poor/fair health rate is the best across all surveyed counties, demonstrating sustained investment in community health.
Vastly outpaces regional peers
Rankin's 76.9-year life expectancy dramatically exceeds every neighboring county, with a 4.2-year advantage over the next-best performer, Pontotoc (72.7). The 19.1% poor health rate stands substantially below Pike (28.7%), Scott (28.2%), and Quitman (31.9%), reflecting sharply divergent health trajectories in the region.
Robust healthcare access drives success
Rankin County's 10.9% uninsured rate is the lowest among surveyed counties and well below the state average of 13.9%, ensuring most residents have coverage. With 56 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the highest in the region—and robust mental health staffing, Rankin delivers accessible, continuous care.
Maintain your coverage advantage
Even in high-performing Rankin County, 10.9% of residents lack health insurance and face financial risk. If you're uninsured or considering a plan change, healthcare.gov helps you find coverage that fits your needs and budget.
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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.