Tate County Health Data
Tate County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.8 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.7%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 24.8 per 100K
Dentists
7.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.2
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 Tate County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Tate | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.4% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 6.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.5% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.0% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.5% | 20.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Tate | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.0% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.1% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 3.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Tate | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.1% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 9.1% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.9% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Tate | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| 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 Tate County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Tate County mental health provider ratio trails national benchmark
Health data brief for Tate County, Mississippi.
In Tate County, there are 46 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is 25 per 100,000, also lower than the national median of 70. The county's life expectancy is 70.8 years, nearly matching the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. About 22.7% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 13.4%, which is lower than the state average of 13.9% but higher than the national rate of 10%. 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.