Wayne County Health Data
Wayne County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
12/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.9 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.3%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
66
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.8%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 30.4 per 100K
Dentists
5.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.2
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 Wayne County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.4% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.0% | 14.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.1% | 43.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 20.6% | 20.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.6% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.7% | 14.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.6% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.6% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 8.2% | 7.9% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.9% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.1% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wayne County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Wayne County Uninsured Rate Higher Than State and National Averages
Health data brief for Wayne County, Mississippi.
The uninsured rate in Wayne County is 16.3%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13.9% and the national average of 10%. Federal data identifies a primary care provider ratio of 30 per 100,000 residents, less than half the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 66 per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250. Wayne County’s life expectancy is 70.9 years, aligning with the state average but falling short of the national average of 77 years. Approximately 24.8% of the adult population reports being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national rate of 17%. These statistics are derived from the CDC County Health Rankings 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.