Health Profile of Clinton, Mississippi
Clinton 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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B
Clinton Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Clinton | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.2 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.4% | 23.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Clinton is 79.2 years, about 4.6 years longer than the Mississippi average of 74.7 years. The uninsured rate is 9.5%, lower than the Mississippi average of 11.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.4% of residents, lower than the Mississippi average of 23.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,821 residents in Clinton are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 580 212 men · 368 women
- 75–84 1,166 414 men · 752 women
- 65–74 1,758 773 men · 985 women
- 50–64 4,318 1,857 men · 2,460 women
Younger residents
5,790 residents in Clinton are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,804 884 boys · 920 girls
- 7–12 1,668 883 boys · 785 girls
- 3–7 1,289 639 boys · 650 girls
- 0–3 1,030 471 boys · 559 girls
About 1,184 residents in Clinton (4.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Clinton | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 14.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.8% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.2% | 7.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.7% | 41.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Clinton is about 38% lower than in Mississippi. The rate of heart disease in Clinton is about 35% lower than in Mississippi. The rate of obesity in Clinton is about 19% lower than in Mississippi.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Clinton | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.4% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.6% | 12.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.0% | 32.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Clinton is about 40% lower than in Mississippi. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Clinton is about 29% lower than in Mississippi.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 24,027 cigarettes a day, 720,808 a month, or 8.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 264,296 minutes a day and 96.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Clinton is 79.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.32 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 | Clinton | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.96 | 7.91 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 9.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Clinton is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Clinton, MS Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Clinton, MS compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton, MS | 24,318 | 79.2 yrs #1/2 | 9.5% #1/2 | 33.7% #1/2 |
| Jackson, MS | 145,698 | 74.1 yrs | 14.9% | 44.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Clinton, Mississippi has an overall health index grade of B, making it far better than Mississippi, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Clinton, Mississippi.
What is the health grade for Clinton, Mississippi?
Clinton, Mississippi has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Clinton, Mississippi?
People in Clinton, Mississippi can expect to live 79.2 years on average, 4.6 years longer than the Mississippi average of 74.7.
What is the uninsured rate in Clinton, Mississippi?
9.5% of residents in Clinton, Mississippi have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 1.6 points below the Mississippi rate of 11.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Clinton, Mississippi?
33.7% of adults in Clinton, Mississippi are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 8.1 points below the Mississippi rate of 41.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Clinton, Mississippi go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 24,027 cigarettes a day, 720,808 a month, or 8.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 264,296 minutes a day and 96.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Clinton is 79.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.32 lifetimes a year.
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