Tate County Health Data
Tate County, Mississippi
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Tate County, Mississippi
Tate County lags far behind national health norms
Tate County's 70.8-year life expectancy trails the U.S. average of 76.4 years by nearly 5.5 years, consistent with Mississippi's broader health disadvantage. The 22.7% poor or fair health rate runs well above the national average of roughly 15%, pointing to significant chronic disease prevalence.
Tate County slightly below Mississippi average
At 70.8 years, Tate County's life expectancy falls just below Mississippi's state average of 70.9 years, placing it in the lower-middle tier of state counties. Its 22.7% poor or fair health rate ranks in the upper half of concern among Mississippi counties, though below the most distressed areas.
Moderate provider access among peer counties
Tate County's 25 primary care providers per 100,000 residents ranks mid-range compared to peers—better than Smith County (7 per 100,000) but less than Stone County (32 per 100,000). With 46 mental health providers per 100,000, Tate County offers stronger behavioral health support than primary care capacity.
Nearly matched insurance, decent provider balance
Tate County's 13.4% uninsured rate nearly matches Mississippi's 13.9% state average, meaning most residents have coverage to access care. With 25 primary care and 46 mental health providers per 100,000, Tate County offers reasonably balanced healthcare capacity, though rates still reflect significant underlying health needs.
Verify coverage to access local providers
If you're among Tate County's 13.4% uninsured residents, getting coverage through Mississippi's marketplace or Medicaid unlocks access to the 25 primary care providers and 46 mental health specialists available locally. Visit Healthcare.gov today to compare plans and enroll.
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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.