Webster County Health Data
Webster County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.0 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.3%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
110
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.0%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 40.1 per 100K
Dentists
20.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.1
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 Webster County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Webster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.3% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 6.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.3% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 5.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.1% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Webster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.6% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 5.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Webster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.4% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 9.2% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.3% | 72.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Webster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.8% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Webster County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Webster County Life Expectancy Trails Mississippi State Average
Health data brief for Webster County, Mississippi.
Residents of Webster County have a life expectancy of 69.0 years, which sits below the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years and the national average of 77 years. Data shows a primary care physician ratio of 40 per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 110 per 100,000, which remains below the national median of 250. The uninsured rate for the county is 14.3%, slightly higher than the state average of 13.9% and the national rate of 10%. Additionally, 22.0% of the population reports poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. These figures are maintained 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.