Simpson County Health Data
Simpson County, Mississippi
Health Score
15/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.6 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.2%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
31
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
124
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Simpson County, Mississippi
Simpson County trails U.S. health averages
Simpson County residents live to 70.6 years on average, 3.9 years below the U.S. average of 74.5 years. With 23.9% of adults reporting poor or fair health—above the national rate of 18%—Simpson County faces ongoing health challenges that shorten lives and reduce quality of living.
Simpson slightly below state averages
At 70.6 years, Simpson County's life expectancy falls just short of Mississippi's 70.9-year state average by 0.3 years. The 23.9% poor/fair health rate sits near the state median, placing Simpson in the middle tier of Mississippi's health performers—neither crisis-level nor exemplary.
Moderate health profile regionally
Simpson's 70.6-year life expectancy ranks below Prentiss (72.0) and Pontotoc (72.7) but above Pike (69.7), positioning it as a middle performer in North Mississippi. The 23.9% poor health rate aligns with regional peers, though all lag Rankin's exceptional 19.1%.
Stable coverage with adequate providers
Simpson County's 14.2% uninsured rate slightly exceeds the state average of 13.9%, affecting roughly 1 in 7 residents. With 31 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Simpson offers moderate access—comparable to Prentiss and sufficient for routine care, though not exceptional by national standards.
Secure your family's health plan
With 14.2% uninsured, Simpson County residents should explore coverage to protect against unexpected medical costs and ensure preventive care. Visit healthcare.gov to compare plans, check Medicaid eligibility, and enroll before the deadline.
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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.