Scott County Health Data

Scott County, Mississippi

Health Score

10/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

70.7 yr

Uninsured Rate

15.3%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

70.7 yr

State avg 70.9 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

15.3%

State avg 13.9%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

18

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

55

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Scott County, Mississippi

Scott County faces serious health deficits

Scott County residents live to 70.7 years on average, 3.8 years below the U.S. average of 74.5 years. With 28.2% of adults in poor or fair health—well above the national rate of 18%—Scott County confronts substantial health burdens that cut lives short and degrade quality of life.

Scott lags behind Mississippi averages

At 70.7 years, Scott County's life expectancy slightly exceeds Mississippi's state average of 70.9 years but remains among the state's lower performers. The 28.2% poor/fair health rate ranks among the worst in Mississippi, placing Scott in the crisis tier alongside Pike and Quitman counties.

Among the region's unhealthiest counties

Scott's 70.7-year life expectancy trails healthier peers like Prentiss (72.0) and Pontotoc (72.7) and barely exceeds Pike (69.7). The 28.2% poor health rate rivals Pike's 28.7% and approaches Quitman's 31.9%, marking Scott as a region facing coordinated health challenges.

Thin provider network threatens access

Scott County's 15.3% uninsured rate is the highest among all surveyed counties, leaving 1 in 6.5 residents without coverage. With only 18 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the lowest outside Pontotoc—many residents face long waits and travel distances for basic medical care.

Finding coverage is essential now

Scott County's 15.3% uninsured rate is a critical health risk—the highest in the region and well above state averages. Visit healthcare.gov or your local health department to explore Medicaid, tax credits, and marketplace plans that can provide immediate financial and health protection.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Scott County, MS?
Scott County has a health score of 10/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #70 out of 82 counties in Mississippi (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Scott County?
Life expectancy in Scott County is 70.7 years. The Mississippi state average is 70.9 years, making Scott County below the state average.
How does Scott County health compare to the Mississippi average?
Scott County's health score of 10/100 is below the Mississippi average of 18/100. Life expectancy is 70.7 years vs. the state average of 70.9 years. The uninsured rate is 15.3% vs. 13.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Scott County?
Key health factors for Scott County include: life expectancy (70.7 years), uninsured rate (15.3%), and primary care physician access (18:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 55:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Scott County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 10/100 ("Below Average"), Scott County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Mississippi. Residents have a life expectancy of 70.7 years. 15.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Scott County?
Scott County's health score of 10/100 is below the Mississippi average of 18/100. The uninsured rate of 15.3% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.