Health Profile of Marshall County, Mississippi
Marshall 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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C
Marshall County Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Marshall County | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.0 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.8% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 22.8% | 23.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Marshall County is 74.0 years, about 0.7 years shorter than the Mississippi average of 74.7 years. The uninsured rate is 11.8%, higher than the Mississippi average of 11.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 22.8% of residents, lower than the Mississippi average of 23.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
12,767 residents in Marshall County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 433 122 men · 312 women
- 75–84 1,746 690 men · 1,056 women
- 65–74 3,591 1,665 men · 1,926 women
- 50–64 6,997 3,476 men · 3,521 women
Younger residents
6,769 residents in Marshall County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,017 1,002 boys · 1,015 girls
- 7–12 1,978 985 boys · 993 girls
- 3–7 1,578 785 boys · 793 girls
- 0–3 1,196 594 boys · 602 girls
About 2,525 residents in Marshall County (7.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Marshall County | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.3% | 14.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.8% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.2% | 7.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 43.2% | 41.8% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Marshall County are about the same as in Mississippi.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Marshall County | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.8% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.7% | 12.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 31.5% | 32.5% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Marshall County are about the same as in Mississippi.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 58,602 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 21.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 644,626 minutes a day and 235.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Marshall County is 74.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.05 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 | Marshall County | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.44 | 7.91 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Marshall County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Marshall County, MS Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Marshall County, MS is the 4th largest of the 6 counties compared here, 33,979 residents against a local median of 43,762. The measure that sets Marshall County, MS apart most is uninsured: 11.8%, 29% above the local median of 9.1%. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 3.7% on uninsured, so Marshall County, MS sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Marshall County, MS has the 6th lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall County, MS | 33,979 | 74.0 yrs #5/6 | 11.8% #6/6 | 43.2% #6/6 |
| Benton County, MS | 7,589 | 73.0 yrs | 9.1% | 40.4% |
| Lafayette County, MS | 58,327 | 77.9 yrs | 9.3% | 35.9% |
| Fayette County, TN | 43,762 | 76.1 yrs | 7.4% | 39.6% |
| Tate County, MS | 28,321 | 75.5 yrs | 11.1% | 40.3% |
| DeSoto County, MS | 191,302 | 76.7 yrs | 8.3% | 38.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Marshall County, 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 Marshall County, Mississippi.
How healthy is Marshall County, Mississippi?
Marshall County, 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.
Is Marshall County, Mississippi one of the healthiest counties in Mississippi?
Marshall County ranks 44th healthiest out 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 average lifespan in Marshall County, Mississippi?
People in Marshall County, Mississippi can expect to live 74.0 years on average, 0.7 years shorter than the Mississippi average of 74.7.
How many people lack health insurance in Marshall County, Mississippi?
11.8% of residents in Marshall County, Mississippi have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 0.7 points above the Mississippi rate of 11.0%.
How common is obesity in Marshall County, Mississippi?
43.2% of adults in Marshall County, Mississippi are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 1.4 points above the Mississippi rate of 41.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Marshall County, Mississippi go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 58,602 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 21.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 644,626 minutes a day and 235.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Marshall County is 74.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.05 lifetimes a year.
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