Union County Health Data
Union County, Mississippi
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Union County, Mississippi
Union County lives above the national average
At 73.4 years, Union County's life expectancy outpaces the U.S. average of 76.4 years by nearly 3 years, placing it among Mississippi's healthier communities. About 21.1% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national rate of roughly 18%.
A bright spot in Mississippi's health landscape
Union County ranks well within Mississippi, with life expectancy of 73.4 years—nearly 2.5 years above the state average of 70.9 years. Its poor/fair health rate of 21.1% is also below the state's typical range, reflecting healthier outcomes across the population.
Leading nearby counties in longevity
Union County's 73.4-year life expectancy edges out Webster County (69.0 years) and Walthall County (70.2 years), though it trails Warren County's 70.9 years. On primary care access, Union County provides 36 providers per 100K residents, similar to Wilkinson County but fewer than Warren's 67 per 100K.
Healthcare access mostly stable, insurance gap modest
Union County's uninsured rate of 13.4% sits just below the state average of 13.9%, meaning most residents have some coverage. With 36 primary care and 42 mental health providers per 100K, access is workable but mental health support remains limited compared to larger regional centers.
Check your coverage options today
If you're among Union County's uninsured residents, the Marketplace and Medicaid expansion offer affordable paths to coverage. Contact the Mississippi Health Advocates or visit healthcare.gov to explore plans that fit your family's needs.
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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.