Walthall County Health Data
Walthall County, Mississippi
Health Score
10/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.2 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.5%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
7
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Walthall County, Mississippi
Walthall County faces a 6-year health gap
Life expectancy in Walthall County stands at 70.2 years—nearly 6 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. The poor/fair health rate of 25.1% ranks well above the national average of 18%, signaling chronic health challenges across the population.
Below-average health outcomes statewide
Walthall County's life expectancy of 70.2 years trails Mississippi's state average of 70.9 years by 0.7 years. Its poor/fair health rate of 25.1% exceeds the state's typical outcomes, placing it among Mississippi's counties with greater health burdens.
Mental health access is critically limited
Walthall County's 51 primary care providers per 100K exceed Union County's 36, but its mental health provider rate of only 7 per 100K is the lowest among nearby counties. Warren County, by contrast, offers 622 mental health providers per 100K, highlighting a stark regional disparity.
High uninsured rates complicate health access
At 16.5%, Walthall County's uninsured rate ranks among the highest in the region—nearly 3 points above the state average of 13.9%. This coverage gap, combined with limited mental health providers, creates barriers to preventive and specialized care for many residents.
Uninsured? Coverage is within reach
Walthall County residents without insurance can explore Medicaid enrollment or Marketplace plans to reduce costs and access care. Visit healthcare.gov or call the Mississippi Health Advocates at 601-355-4808 to find affordable options.
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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.