Walthall County Health Data
Walthall County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
25.1%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
28.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 50.6 per 100K
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 Walthall County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Walthall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.2% | 42.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 14.4% | 14.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.7% | 43.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 20.3% | 20.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Walthall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.8% | 19.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 14.3% | 14.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.8% | 35.8% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Walthall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.6% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 8.1% | 7.9% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.0% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Walthall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 18.9% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.6% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Walthall 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
Walthall County Mental Health Provider Ratio Substantially Below National Norms
Health data brief for Walthall County, Mississippi.
Walthall County reports a mental health provider ratio of 7 per 100,000 residents, a figure substantially lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county's primary care provider ratio is 51 per 100,000, also trailing the national median of 70. Data shows an uninsured rate of 16.5%, which is higher than both the Mississippi state average of 13.9% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 70.2 years, slightly below the state average of 70.9 years and shorter than the national expectancy of 77 years. Furthermore, 25.1% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, exceeding the national rate of 17%. These metrics provide a snapshot of the health landscape currently reported by the CDC and the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. 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.