Sunflower County Health Data
Sunflower County, Mississippi
Health Score
10/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
67.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
67.2 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Sunflower County, Mississippi
Sunflower County faces severe health crisis
At 67.2 years, Sunflower County's life expectancy lags the U.S. average of 76.4 years by more than 9 years—among the lowest in Mississippi and nationally concerning. Nearly 30% of residents report poor or fair health, more than double the national average of about 15%, signaling widespread chronic disease and health disparity.
Sunflower County ranks lowest in state health
Sunflower County's 67.2-year life expectancy falls nearly 4 years below Mississippi's state average of 70.9 years, placing it among the state's unhealthiest counties. The 29.7% poor or fair health rate is the highest among all eight counties analyzed, reflecting entrenched poverty and limited healthcare infrastructure.
Lowest life expectancy among peer counties
Sunflower County's 67.2-year life expectancy significantly trails all comparable counties, including Tunica (66.6 years—the only lower county), Stone County (71.5 years), and Smith County (72.8 years). Despite having 35 primary care and 37 mental health providers per 100,000, Sunflower's poor outcomes suggest barriers beyond provider availability, including poverty and patient access.
Insurance coverage not enough to offset barriers
Sunflower County's 13.3% uninsured rate is among the lowest in this group, yet provider access (35 primary care per 100,000) doesn't translate into better health—suggesting transportation, cost, and chronic poverty create barriers even for insured residents. The disconnect points to deeper structural health inequities beyond insurance coverage.
Take the first step: verify your coverage
Even with strong provider numbers locally, having verified health insurance removes financial barriers to seeking care. If you're among Sunflower County's uninsured 13.3%, visit Healthcare.gov or contact the county health department to explore Medicaid or marketplace plans today.
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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.