Health Profile of Meridian, Mississippi
Meridian 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
Meridian Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Meridian | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.7 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.7% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 26.1% | 23.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Meridian is 73.7 years, about 1.0 years shorter than the Mississippi average of 74.7 years. The uninsured rate is 10.7%, lower than the Mississippi average of 11.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 26.1% of residents, higher than the Mississippi average of 23.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
11,195 residents in Meridian are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 771 205 men · 566 women
- 75–84 1,698 674 men · 1,024 women
- 65–74 2,885 1,237 men · 1,648 women
- 50–64 5,841 2,668 men · 3,173 women
Younger residents
7,377 residents in Meridian are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,132 1,047 boys · 1,086 girls
- 7–12 2,139 1,085 boys · 1,054 girls
- 3–7 1,755 882 boys · 873 girls
- 0–3 1,351 670 boys · 681 girls
About 2,819 residents in Meridian (8.9% 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 | Meridian | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 16.8% | 14.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.2% | 7.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 43.6% | 41.8% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Meridian are about the same as in Mississippi.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Meridian | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.3% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 11.3% | 12.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 35.0% | 32.5% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Meridian are about the same as in Mississippi.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 56,346 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 20.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 619,804 minutes a day and 226.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Meridian is 73.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.84 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 | Meridian | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.36 | 7.91 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Meridian is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Meridian, Mississippi has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Mississippi, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Meridian, Mississippi.
Is Meridian, Mississippi a healthy place to live?
Meridian, 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 Meridian, Mississippi?
People in Meridian, Mississippi can expect to live 73.7 years on average, 1.0 years shorter than the Mississippi average of 74.7.
What is the uninsured rate in Meridian, Mississippi?
10.7% of residents in Meridian, Mississippi have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, about the same as the Mississippi rate of 11.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Meridian, Mississippi?
43.6% of adults in Meridian, Mississippi are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 1.8 points above the Mississippi rate of 41.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Meridian, Mississippi go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 56,346 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 20.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 619,804 minutes a day and 226.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Meridian is 73.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.84 lifetimes a year.
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