Wilkinson County Health Data
Wilkinson County, Mississippi
Health Score
11/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.6 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Wilkinson County, Mississippi
Wilkinson County shows highest health burden
Wilkinson County's life expectancy of 68.6 years trails the U.S. average of 76.4 years by 7.8 years. At 29.4%, its poor/fair health rate is the highest among all peer counties and far exceeds the national average of 18%, reflecting the most severe population health challenges.
Among Mississippi's least healthy counties
Wilkinson County's life expectancy of 68.6 years ranks among the lowest statewide—2.3 years below Mississippi's state average of 70.9 years. Its poor/fair health rate of 29.4% is the worst in the peer group and ranks among the state's highest.
Lowest life expectancy with sparse providers
Wilkinson County's 68.6-year life expectancy is the lowest among all neighboring counties except Washington County (66.9 years). With 36 primary care and 37 mental health providers per 100K, Wilkinson offers limited capacity compared to Warren County's robust provider network.
Low uninsured rate masks access challenges
Despite a relatively low uninsured rate of 12.8%—below the state average of 13.9%—Wilkinson County residents face sparse provider networks and poor health outcomes. The disconnect suggests that coverage alone isn't enough without also addressing provider supply and health infrastructure.
Coverage is necessary, not sufficient
Wilkinson County residents need both insurance and access to local providers to improve health outcomes. If uninsured, visit healthcare.gov today; if insured, work with your provider to address chronic conditions and preventive care.
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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.