Tishomingo County Health Data
Tishomingo County, Mississippi
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Tishomingo County, Mississippi
Tishomingo County significantly lags national health
Tishomingo County's 69.7-year life expectancy falls roughly 6.7 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years, among Mississippi's lowest-performing counties. The 21.2% poor or fair health rate, while the lowest in this group, still exceeds the national average of about 15%, indicating substantial unmet health needs.
Tishomingo County ranks below state average
At 69.7 years, Tishomingo County's life expectancy falls nearly 1.2 years below Mississippi's state average of 70.9 years, placing it among the state's lower-performing counties. Its 21.2% poor or fair health rate is the lowest among the eight counties studied, suggesting relatively better disease control or health management despite lower life expectancy.
Decent primary care, exceptional mental health capacity
Tishomingo County's 27 primary care providers per 100,000 residents rank above average for this group, and its 114 mental health providers per 100,000 place it second only to Tippah County. Despite these resources, life expectancy remains depressed at 69.7 years, pointing to barriers beyond provider availability.
High uninsured rate undercuts provider access
Tishomingo County's 16.6% uninsured rate ranks second-highest in this group—nearly 1 in 6 residents—despite having decent primary care (27 per 100,000) and abundant mental health resources (114 per 100,000). Lack of insurance likely prevents residents from regularly accessing these available providers, contributing to poorer health outcomes.
Insurance opens the door to local care
With Tishomingo County's 16.6% uninsured rate, gaining coverage is key to using the county's 27 primary care and 114 mental health providers effectively. Visit Healthcare.gov or contact the county health department to explore Medicaid expansion or marketplace plans that fit your household budget.
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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.