Yalobusha County Health Data
Yalobusha County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
26.0%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
32.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 8.1 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.0
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 Yalobusha County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Yalobusha | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.1% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 15.0% | 14.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 44.1% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.7% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Yalobusha | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.3% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.7% | 14.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.7% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Yalobusha | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.2% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 7.6% | 7.9% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.4% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Yalobusha | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.7% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.4% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Yalobusha County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Yalobusha County Reports Eight Primary Care Providers Per 100,000 Residents
Health data brief for Yalobusha County, Mississippi.
Yalobusha County reports 8 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure notably different from the national median of approximately 70 per 100,000. Access to specialized care also shows a mental health provider ratio of 32 per 100,000, while the national median for this metric is 250 per 100,000. Regarding physical health status, 26.0% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 69.7 years, which is shorter than the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 11.8%, which is lower than the statewide average of 13.9% but higher than the national rate of roughly 10%. These figures are part of the broader health landscape in Mississippi. View the full dataset at the CDC County Health Rankings website.
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.