Union County Health Data
Union County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.4 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
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.1%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
32.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 35.8 per 100K
Dentists
3.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
42.8
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 Union County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.5% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.3% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.4% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.0% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.8% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.4% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 3.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.7% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 10.6% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.8% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 18.9% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.4% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 7.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Union County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Union County Primary Care Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Union County, Mississippi.
According to provider data, Union County has 36 primary care physicians for every 100,000 residents, which is roughly half of the national median of 70 per 100,000. Federal reporting also shows a mental health provider ratio of 42 per 100,000, significantly lower than the national benchmark of 250. Despite these ratios, the county's life expectancy is 73.4 years, which is higher than the Mississippi average of 70.9 years but below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 13.4%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 13.9% but higher than the 10% national figure. Additionally, 21.1% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally. These statistics are based on official records from the CDC and the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.