Mississippi County Health Data
Mississippi County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
9/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.0 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.0%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
16
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
59
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
28.8%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 16.0 per 100K
Dentists
16.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.3
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 Mississippi County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mississippi | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 47.7% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 8.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.1% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.0% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 6.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.0% | 26.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mississippi | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 24.2% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 17.5% | 17.8% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 39.8% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 8.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mississippi | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.9% | 75.8% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 43.9% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 11.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.3% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mississippi | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.2% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mississippi County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mississippi County Reports High Rates of Poor and Fair Health
Health data brief for Mississippi County, Missouri.
In Mississippi County, 28.8% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate significantly higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s life expectancy is 70.0 years, which is shorter than the Missouri state average of 74.3 years and well below the national average of 77 years. Access to healthcare providers is also below national benchmarks; the county has 16 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 59 mental health providers per 100,000. These compare to national medians of 70 and 250 per 100,000, respectively. Furthermore, 15.0% of the population is uninsured, which is higher than the state average of 12.5% and the national rate of 10%. These data points illustrate the current health environment in the county using standardized federal and state metrics. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Mississippi County, Missouri
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Mississippi County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.