Warren County Health Data
Warren County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
24/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.9 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
67
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
622
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.4%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 66.5 per 100K
Dentists
6.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.0
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 Warren County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Warren | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.8% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.5% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.5% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 19.1% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Warren | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.4% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.1% | 14.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.5% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 4.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Warren | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 81.1% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 9.4% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.8% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Warren | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.2% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Warren County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Warren County Mental Health Provider Concentration Surpasses National Median
Health data brief for Warren County, Mississippi.
The ratio of mental health providers in Warren County is 622 per 100,000 residents, more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. This distinct provider density is recorded alongside a primary care provider ratio of 67 per 100,000, which is near the national median of 70. According to federal data, the county's life expectancy of 70.9 years matches the Mississippi state average but trails the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county sits at 11.7%, which is lower than the state average of 13.9% but remains above the national benchmark of 10%. Furthermore, 22.4% of adults report poor or fair health, a higher proportion than the 17% national average. These findings are derived from datasets provided by 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.