Winston County Health Data
Winston County, Mississippi
Health Score
16/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
28
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
201
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Winston County, Mississippi
Winston County approaches national life expectancy
At 72.3 years, Winston County's life expectancy is among the highest in the peer group and approaches Mississippi's state average—though it still trails the U.S. average of 76.4 years by 4.1 years. Its poor/fair health rate of 26.9% exceeds the national average of 18%, indicating room for improvement.
Above average on longevity, strong on mental health
Winston County's life expectancy of 72.3 years exceeds Mississippi's state average of 70.9 years by 1.4 years, placing it among the state's better-performing counties. With 201 mental health providers per 100K, it offers strong behavioral health access relative to most peer counties.
Strong mental health, limited primary care
Winston County offers 28 primary care providers per 100K—the lowest among all neighbors—but compensates with 201 mental health providers, making it strong in behavioral care. This imbalance suggests Winston excels in mental health while potentially struggling with basic primary care access.
Good coverage, but primary care is the bottleneck
Winston County's uninsured rate of 13.9% matches the state average exactly, meaning most residents have coverage. However, with only 28 primary care providers per 100K—the lowest in the region—access to routine and preventive care remains a critical challenge.
Coverage helps—now find a primary care provider
Most Winston County residents have insurance, but scheduling with a primary care provider can be difficult due to limited supply. If uninsured, visit healthcare.gov; if insured, ask your provider about telehealth or care coordination options.
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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.