Winston County Health Data
Winston County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
26.9%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
22.7
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 Winston County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Winston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.0% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 15.7% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 44.8% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 19.8% | 20.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Winston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.5% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.0% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.0% | 35.8% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Winston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 81.0% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 7.6% | 7.9% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.5% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Winston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 18.9% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.7% | 40.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Winston County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Winston County Primary Care Provider Density Significantly Trails National Median
Health data brief for Winston County, Mississippi.
Winston County maintains a ratio of 28 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 201 per 100,000, also trailing the national benchmark of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 72.3 years, which is higher than the Mississippi average of 70.9 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. According to the CDC, 26.9% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. The county’s uninsured rate is 13.9%, matching the state average but exceeding the national rate of 10%. These statistics are based on official reporting from the CDC 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.