Health Profile of Holmes County, Mississippi
Holmes County 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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F
Holmes County Well below averageLeast healthy county in Mississippi
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Holmes County | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.6 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.9% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 33.2% | 23.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Holmes County is 73.6 years, about 1.1 years shorter than the Mississippi average of 74.7 years. The uninsured rate is 10.9%, lower than the Mississippi average of 11.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 33.2% of residents, higher than the Mississippi average of 23.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
5,312 residents in Holmes County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 273 102 men · 170 women
- 75–84 751 297 men · 454 women
- 65–74 1,395 614 men · 781 women
- 50–64 2,894 1,329 men · 1,565 women
Younger residents
3,965 residents in Holmes County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,189 567 boys · 622 girls
- 7–12 1,160 589 boys · 571 girls
- 3–7 925 496 boys · 429 girls
- 0–3 691 373 boys · 318 girls
About 1,205 residents in Holmes County (7.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Holmes County | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 20.7% | 14.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.6% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 9.2% | 7.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 52.6% | 41.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Holmes County is about 41% higher than in Mississippi. The rate of obesity in Holmes County is about 26% higher than in Mississippi. The rate of heart disease in Holmes County is about 16% higher than in Mississippi.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Holmes County | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 27.8% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 10.0% | 12.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 41.9% | 32.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Holmes County is about 29% higher than in Mississippi. The rate of smoking in Holmes County is about 26% higher than in Mississippi. The rate of binge drinking in Holmes County is about 22% lower than in Mississippi.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 34,029 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 374,323 minutes a day and 136.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Holmes County is 73.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.53 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 | Holmes County | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.97 | 7.91 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Holmes County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Holmes County, MS Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Holmes County, MS is the 4th largest of the 6 counties compared here, 16,191 residents against a local median of 24,832. Where Holmes County, MS breaks from the counties next to it is obesity, sitting 22% above the local median of 43.2% at 52.6%. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 18.4% on obesity, so Holmes County, MS sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Holmes County, MS has the 6th lowest obesity of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes County, MS | 16,191 | 73.6 yrs #4/6 | 10.9% #4/6 | 52.6% #6/6 |
| Carroll County, MS | 9,686 | 76.4 yrs | 9.6% | 36.5% |
| Humphreys County, MS | 7,395 | 77.1 yrs | 10.3% | 48.9% |
| Yazoo County, MS | 24,832 | 73.5 yrs | 11.4% | 43.2% |
| Leflore County, MS | 27,141 | 72.7 yrs | 13.0% | 52.4% |
| Madison County, MS | 111,640 | 79.0 yrs | 8.3% | 34.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Holmes County, Mississippi has an overall health index grade of F, making it about on par with Mississippi, and worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Holmes County, Mississippi.
What is the health grade for Holmes County, Mississippi?
Holmes County, Mississippi has a Map AI Health Index grade of F, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an F grade means residents face significantly worse health outcomes than the U.S. average.
Is Holmes County, Mississippi one of the healthiest counties in Mississippi?
No. Holmes County ranks last of 82 counties in Mississippi by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
What is the life expectancy in Holmes County, Mississippi?
People in Holmes County, Mississippi can expect to live 73.6 years on average, 1.1 years shorter than the Mississippi average of 74.7.
How many people lack health insurance in Holmes County, Mississippi?
10.9% of residents in Holmes County, Mississippi have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, about the same as the Mississippi rate of 11.0%.
What percentage of Holmes County, Mississippi residents are obese?
52.6% of adults in Holmes County, Mississippi are classified as obese, about 5 in 10, 10.8 points above the Mississippi rate of 41.8%.
Which health problem stands out most in Holmes County, Mississippi?
Compared with Mississippi as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 20.7%, about 41% higher than the Mississippi rate of 14.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Holmes County, Mississippi go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 34,029 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 374,323 minutes a day and 136.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Holmes County is 73.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.53 lifetimes a year.
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