Mississippi County Health Data
Mississippi County, Missouri
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Mississippi County, Missouri
Life expectancy crisis in Mississippi
At just 70.0 years, Mississippi County residents face a devastating 4.4-year gap compared to the U.S. average of 74.4 years. The county's 28.8% poor or fair health rate—among America's highest—reflects an acute public health crisis driven by chronic disease, poverty, and limited healthcare access.
Missouri's poorest health outcomes
Mississippi County ranks among Missouri's lowest on life expectancy, trailing the state average of 74.3 years by 4.3 years. The county's 28.8% poor or fair health rate far exceeds Missouri's typical performance, signaling a community in health distress.
Disparities dwarf surrounding counties
Mississippi's 70.0-year life expectancy is 6.1 years shorter than neighboring Monroe County (76.1 years) and 4.9 years below New Madrid County (69.0 years), a striking regional gap. With only 16 primary care providers per 100K, Mississippi faces a severe physician shortage compared to most neighboring counties.
High uninsurance fuels health crisis
Mississippi's 15.0% uninsured rate combines with just 16 primary care providers per 100K—creating a barrier where many residents lack both coverage and physician access. Mental health support is available at 59 per 100K, yet behavioral health alone cannot address the structural health disparities driving early mortality.
Health insurance can save your life
In Mississippi County, coverage means access to the preventive care and treatment that can add years to your life expectancy. Apply for Medicaid or marketplace coverage immediately at healthcare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE—every month without insurance puts your health at risk.
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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.