Sharkey County Health Data

Sharkey County has a health score of 8/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #74 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.

Life expectancy in Sharkey County is 66.7 years. The Mississippi state average is 70.9 years, making Sharkey County below the state average.

Sharkey County's health score of 8/100 is below the Mississippi average of 18/100. Life expectancy is 66.7 years vs. the state average of 70.9 years. The uninsured rate is 13.6% vs. 13.9% statewide.

Key health factors for Sharkey County include: life expectancy (66.7 years), uninsured rate (13.6%), and primary care physician access (27:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 30:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 8/100 ("Below Average"), Sharkey County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Mississippi. Residents have a life expectancy of 66.7 years. 13.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Sharkey County's health score of 8/100 is below the Mississippi average of 18/100. The uninsured rate of 13.6% 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.