These 12 Counties Have The Healthiest People In All Of Mississippi

Let’s face it, Mississippi isn’t exactly known for being among the nation’s healthiest states. In fact, it’s the opposite. The Magnolia State has consistently come in last place in studies like this one by America’s Health Rankings. However, we decided to focus on the positive and, with the help of County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, put together this list of the healthiest counties in Mississippi. For County Health Rankings & Roadmaps' complete report, (which considered things such as length of life, quality of life, health behaviors, clinical care, social and economic factors, and physical environment), click here.

12. Lee County

Years of Potential Life Lost Before Age 75 per 100,000: 9,410

Percent of Adult Residents in Poor or Fair Health: 18%

11. Union County

Years of Potential Life Lost Before Age 75 per 100,000: 8,463

Percent of Adult Residents in Poor or Fair Health: 23%

10. Greene County

Years of Potential Life Lost Before Age 75 per 100,000: 8,849

Percent of Adult Residents in Poor or Fair Health: 29%

9. Amite County

Years of Potential Life Lost Before Age 75 per 100,000: 7,989

Percent of Adult Residents in Poor or Fair Health: 22%

8. Lowndes County

Years of Potential Life Lost Before Age 75 per 100,000: 8,138

Percent of Adult Residents in Poor or Fair Health: 20%

7. Hancock County

Years of Potential Life Lost Before Age 75 per 100,000: 8,366

Percent of Adult Residents in Poor or Fair Health: 19%

6. Oktibbeha County

Years of Potential Life Lost Before Age 75 per 100,000: 7,681

Percent of Adult Residents in Poor or Fair Health: 18%

5. Madison County

Years of Potential Life Lost Before Age 75 per 100,000: 8,047

Percent of Adult Residents in Poor or Fair Health: 15%

4. Rankin County

Years of Potential Life Lost Before Age 75 per 100,000: 7,899

Percent of Adult Residents in Poor or Fair Health: 15%

3. Lamar County

Years of Potential Life Lost Before Age 75 per 100,000: 7,217

Percent of Adult Residents in Poor or Fair Health: 19%

2. Lafayette County

Years of Potential Life Lost Before Age 75 per 100,000: 7,402

Percent of Adult Residents in Poor or Fair Health: 16%

1. DeSoto County

Years of Potential Life Lost Before Age 75 per 100,000: 7,523

Percent of Adult Residents in Poor or Fair Health: 15%

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