Tishomingo County Health Data
Tishomingo County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.7 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.6%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
114
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.2%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 26.7 per 100K
Dentists
5.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
26.7
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 Tishomingo County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Tishomingo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.4% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.2% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 5.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.5% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Tishomingo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.5% | 19.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.1% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Tishomingo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.4% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 9.4% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.0% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 5.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Tishomingo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 18.9% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.1% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Tishomingo County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Tishomingo County uninsured rate higher than state and national figures
Health data brief for Tishomingo County, Mississippi.
Tishomingo County reports an uninsured rate of 16.6%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13.9% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 69.7 years, lower than the state average of 70.9 years and the national average of 77 years. About 21.2% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Provider ratios also differ from national medians, with 27 primary care providers and 114 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. The national medians for these categories are 70 and 250 providers per 100,000, respectively. 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.