Tallahatchie County Health Data
Tallahatchie County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
12/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.0 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
8
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
28.8%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
48.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 8.1 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
24.3
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 Tallahatchie County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Tallahatchie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 45.1% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 17.0% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 48.0% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 18.8% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Tallahatchie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.2% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.2% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 39.8% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Tallahatchie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.1% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 6.1% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.3% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Tallahatchie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 18.9% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.4% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Tallahatchie County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Tallahatchie County primary care provider ratio below national median
Health data brief for Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.
Tallahatchie County has 8 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Residents report a poor or fair health rate of 28.8%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The county's life expectancy is 71.0 years, slightly higher than the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Insurance coverage data shows a 14.1% uninsured rate, which is higher than both the state average of 13.9% and the national 10% figure. For mental health services, the county has 51 providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250. 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.