Tippah County Health Data
Tippah County, Mississippi
Health Score
14/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.9%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
9
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
132
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Tippah County, Mississippi
Tippah County's life expectancy trails U.S. average
Tippah County's 71.5-year life expectancy falls roughly 4.9 years short of the U.S. average of 76.4 years, reflecting Mississippi's statewide health disadvantage. The county's 23.9% poor or fair health rate significantly exceeds the national average of about 15%, indicating substantial chronic disease burden.
Tippah County exceeds state average life expectancy
At 71.5 years, Tippah County's life expectancy ranks above Mississippi's state average of 70.9 years, placing it among the healthier counties in the state. However, its 23.9% poor or fair health rate remains notably elevated compared to healthier regions nationally.
Outstanding mental health, limited primary care
Tippah County's 132 mental health providers per 100,000 residents dramatically exceed all peer counties—nearly triple the next closest—yet its 9 primary care providers per 100,000 rank second-lowest overall. This extreme specialization toward behavioral health may reflect local needs or provider distribution patterns that leave primary care gaps.
Highest uninsured rate limits access despite provider density
Tippah County's 16.9% uninsured rate ranks highest among all eight counties—nearly 1 in 6 residents lack health coverage—making access to even its abundant mental health providers challenging. The contrast between exceptional mental health capacity (132 per 100,000) and minimal primary care (9 per 100,000) means most residents travel far for routine preventive care.
Reduce uninsured rate, unlock mental health access
With Tippah County's 16.9% uninsured rate—the highest in this group—getting covered is critical to accessing the county's exceptional mental health resources. Visit Healthcare.gov or call the Mississippi Division of Medicaid at 1-888-615-1899 to explore low-cost options and close the coverage gap.
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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.