Health Profile of Biloxi, Mississippi
Biloxi Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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C
Biloxi Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Biloxi | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.7 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 12.4% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.0% | 23.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Biloxi is 73.7 years, about 1.0 years shorter than the Mississippi average of 74.7 years. The uninsured rate is 12.4%, higher than the Mississippi average of 11.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 18.0% of residents, lower than the Mississippi average of 23.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
15,693 residents in Biloxi are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 773 322 men · 451 women
- 75–84 2,073 848 men · 1,226 women
- 65–74 3,904 1,885 men · 2,019 women
- 50–64 8,943 4,407 men · 4,536 women
Younger residents
10,170 residents in Biloxi are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,974 1,580 boys · 1,394 girls
- 7–12 2,934 1,417 boys · 1,516 girls
- 3–7 2,393 1,120 boys · 1,274 girls
- 0–3 1,870 893 boys · 977 girls
About 3,316 residents in Biloxi (6.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Biloxi | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 14.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.4% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.4% | 7.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.0% | 41.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Biloxi is about 21% lower than in Mississippi. The rate of heart disease in Biloxi is about 19% lower than in Mississippi. The rate of obesity in Biloxi is about 19% lower than in Mississippi.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Biloxi | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.9% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 12.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.7% | 32.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Biloxi is about 35% higher than in Mississippi. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Biloxi is about 18% lower than in Mississippi.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 70,441 cigarettes a day, 2.1 million a month, or 25.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 774,847 minutes a day and 282.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Biloxi is 73.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.30 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Biloxi | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.86 | 7.91 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Biloxi is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Biloxi, MS Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Biloxi, MS compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biloxi, MS | 47,912 | 73.7 yrs #1/2 | 12.4% #1/2 | 34.0% #1/2 |
| Gulfport, MS | 70,533 | 73.3 yrs | 15.6% | 38.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Biloxi, Mississippi has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Mississippi, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Biloxi, Mississippi.
What is the health grade for Biloxi, Mississippi?
Biloxi, Mississippi has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Biloxi, Mississippi?
People in Biloxi, Mississippi can expect to live 73.7 years on average, 1.0 years shorter than the Mississippi average of 74.7.
How many people lack health insurance in Biloxi, Mississippi?
12.4% of residents in Biloxi, Mississippi have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 1.4 points above the Mississippi rate of 11.0%.
What percentage of Biloxi, Mississippi residents are obese?
34.0% of adults in Biloxi, Mississippi are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 7.8 points below the Mississippi rate of 41.8%.
What is the biggest health concern in Biloxi, Mississippi?
Compared with Mississippi as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 17.4%, about 35% higher than the Mississippi rate of 12.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Biloxi, Mississippi go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 70,441 cigarettes a day, 2.1 million a month, or 25.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 774,847 minutes a day and 282.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Biloxi is 73.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.30 lifetimes a year.
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