Simpson County Health Data
Simpson County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
23.9%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 31.1 per 100K
Dentists
7.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.9
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 Simpson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Simpson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.1% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.2% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.9% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.6% | 20.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Simpson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.5% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.5% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Simpson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.5% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 8.7% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.6% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Simpson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 18.9% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.2% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Simpson County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Simpson County Reports Mental Health Provider Ratio Below Median
Health data brief for Simpson County, Mississippi.
Simpson County maintains a mental health provider ratio of 124 per 100,000 residents, which is approximately half the national median of 250 per 100,000. In addition to mental health services, the county reports 31 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 70. The life expectancy for the county is 70.6 years, which is slightly lower than the Mississippi average of 70.9 years and the national average of 77 years. In terms of health insurance coverage, 14.2% of residents are uninsured, compared to the state average of 13.9% and the national rate of 10%. Furthermore, 23.9% of the adult population reports poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. These statistics are compiled from federal agency reports. 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.