Scott County Health Data
Scott County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
28.2%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
43.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 18.1 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.0
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 Scott County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Scott | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.2% | 42.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 15.8% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.8% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.6% | 20.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Scott | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.7% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.5% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 39.8% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Scott | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.0% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 6.9% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.6% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Scott | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.7% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.9% | 40.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Scott County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Scott County Primary Care Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Scott County, Mississippi.
Scott County maintains 18 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is also below national norms at 55 per 100,000, compared to a median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 70.7 years, which is just below the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years and lower than the national average of 77 years. Data shows that 15.3% of the population is uninsured, exceeding the state average of 13.9% and the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 28.2% of adults report being in poor or fair health, compared to a national rate of 17%. These statistics are sourced from the CDC and NPPES databases. 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.