Stone County Health Data
Stone County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
18/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.2%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
32
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.8%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
5.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 32.2 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.4
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 Stone County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Stone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.3% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.1% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.7% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.6% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Stone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.7% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.4% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 3.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Stone | 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) | 8.5% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.4% | 72.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Stone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 18.9% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.5% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Stone County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Stone County uninsured rate exceeds state and national averages
Health data brief for Stone County, Mississippi.
In Stone County, 15.2% of residents are uninsured, a rate higher than the Mississippi state average of 13.9% and the national average of 10%. The county's life expectancy is 71.5 years, which is higher than the state average of 70.9 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. About 22.8% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, compared to the national figure of 17%. Clinical provider availability also varies from national medians; the county has 32 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 43 mental health providers per 100,000. These figures are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250 per 100,000, respectively. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Stone County, Mississippi
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Stone County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.