Yazoo County Health Data
Yazoo County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
12/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
213
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
30.4%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 22.8 per 100K
Dentists
41.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.5
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 Yazoo County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Yazoo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 50.2% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 7.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 17.9% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 48.6% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 18.7% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Yazoo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 23.4% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 12.9% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 42.3% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 6.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Yazoo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.9% | 80.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 6.1% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.9% | 72.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Yazoo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.1% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Yazoo County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Three in Ten Adults in Yazoo County Report Poor Health
Health data brief for Yazoo County, Mississippi.
In Yazoo County, 30.4% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a rate significantly higher than the national average of 17%. This health status indicator sits alongside a life expectancy of 70.3 years, which is slightly below the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years and several years shorter than the national average of approximately 77 years. Health service data shows 23 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, while the national median is approximately 70 per 100,000. The ratio for mental health providers is 213 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250 per 100,000. Additionally, the county has an uninsured rate of 13.1%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13.9% but remains higher than the national average of about 10%. These statistics provide a snapshot of current health outcomes and provider availability in the region. Explore the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for more information.
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.