Yalobusha County Health Data
Yalobusha County, Mississippi
Health Score
16/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.7 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
8
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
32
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Yalobusha County, Mississippi
Life expectancy lags behind national average
Yalobusha residents live an average of 69.7 years, nearly 6 years shorter than the U.S. average of 76.1 years. About 26% of the county reports poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 18%. These gaps reflect broader regional health challenges that demand attention and intervention.
County ranks in middle of Mississippi health outcomes
At 69.7 years, Yalobusha's life expectancy falls slightly below Mississippi's state average of 70.9 years. The county's uninsured rate of 11.8% is actually better than the state average of 13.9%, suggesting better insurance coverage locally. However, the poor/fair health rate remains a concern across the county.
Primary care access remains limited here
Yalobusha has 8 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—significantly fewer than neighboring Yazoo County's 23 per 100,000. Mental health providers are more available at 32 per 100,000, but overall access to routine medical care requires many residents to travel for appointments. This provider shortage affects preventive care and early treatment of chronic conditions.
Most Yalobusha residents have health coverage
About 88% of Yalobusha County residents have health insurance, with 11.8% uninsured. Despite reasonable coverage rates, the limited number of primary care providers means that even insured residents may struggle to find or reach a doctor. Telehealth and regional medical centers have become lifelines for accessible care.
Check your coverage options today
If you're among the 11.8% of Yalobusha residents without insurance, explore options through Mississippi's health insurance marketplace or Medicaid programs. Visit healthcare.gov or contact your county health department to learn about subsidies and plans that fit your budget. Having coverage connects you to the primary care providers available in your area.
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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.