Health Profile of Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Hattiesburg 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
Hattiesburg Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Hattiesburg | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.4 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 12.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.0% | 23.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Hattiesburg is 73.4 years, about 1.3 years shorter than the Mississippi average of 74.7 years. The uninsured rate is 12.5%, higher than the Mississippi average of 11.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 21.0% of residents, lower than the Mississippi average of 23.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
12,638 residents in Hattiesburg are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 829 275 men · 554 women
- 75–84 1,935 655 men · 1,280 women
- 65–74 3,231 1,415 men · 1,816 women
- 50–64 6,643 3,036 men · 3,607 women
Younger residents
9,823 residents in Hattiesburg are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,753 1,285 boys · 1,468 girls
- 7–12 2,776 1,290 boys · 1,486 girls
- 3–7 2,383 1,160 boys · 1,223 girls
- 0–3 1,912 974 boys · 938 girls
About 3,202 residents in Hattiesburg (6.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Hattiesburg | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 14.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.6% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.9% | 7.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.7% | 41.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Hattiesburg is about 26% lower than in Mississippi. The rate of cancer in Hattiesburg is about 26% lower than in Mississippi. The rate of diabetes in Hattiesburg is about 19% lower than in Mississippi.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Hattiesburg | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.0% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.2% | 12.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 31.4% | 32.5% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Hattiesburg are about the same as in Mississippi.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 81,172 cigarettes a day, 2.4 million a month, or 29.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 892,890 minutes a day and 325.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hattiesburg is 73.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.45 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 | Hattiesburg | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.67 | 7.91 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Hattiesburg is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Hattiesburg, 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 Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
What is the health grade for Hattiesburg, Mississippi?
Hattiesburg, 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 average lifespan in Hattiesburg, Mississippi?
People in Hattiesburg, Mississippi can expect to live 73.4 years on average, 1.3 years shorter than the Mississippi average of 74.7.
How many people lack health insurance in Hattiesburg, Mississippi?
12.5% of residents in Hattiesburg, Mississippi have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 1.5 points above the Mississippi rate of 11.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Hattiesburg, Mississippi?
39.7% of adults in Hattiesburg, Mississippi are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.2 points below the Mississippi rate of 41.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Hattiesburg, Mississippi go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 81,172 cigarettes a day, 2.4 million a month, or 29.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 892,890 minutes a day and 325.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hattiesburg is 73.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.45 lifetimes a year.
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