Smith County Health Data
Smith County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
7
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
14
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.1%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 7.0 per 100K
Dentists
14.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
21.1
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 Smith County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Smith | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.8% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.5% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.3% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.2% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Smith | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.6% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.5% | 35.8% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Smith | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.6% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 7.5% | 7.9% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.3% | 72.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Smith | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.7% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.7% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Smith County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Smith County mental health provider ratio significantly trails national median
Health data brief for Smith County, Mississippi.
Smith County records 14 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure substantially lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Access to primary care also differs from national benchmarks, with 7 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 72.8 years, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 25.1% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 13.8%, which nearly matches the state average of 13.9% and is higher than the national 10% figure. Explore the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.