Health Profile of Montgomery County, Mississippi
Montgomery 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
Montgomery County Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Montgomery County | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.0 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.2% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 24.5% | 23.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Montgomery County is 73.0 years, about 1.7 years shorter than the Mississippi average of 74.7 years. The uninsured rate is 10.2%, lower than the Mississippi average of 11.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 24.5% of residents, higher than the Mississippi average of 23.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
3,859 residents in Montgomery County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 209 52 men · 157 women
- 75–84 671 280 men · 391 women
- 65–74 1,076 524 men · 553 women
- 50–64 1,902 934 men · 968 women
Younger residents
2,111 residents in Montgomery County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 719 357 boys · 363 girls
- 7–12 629 334 boys · 295 girls
- 3–7 438 208 boys · 230 girls
- 0–3 324 147 boys · 177 girls
About 1,088 residents in Montgomery County (11.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Montgomery County | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 16.0% | 14.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.0% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 9.0% | 7.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 41.2% | 41.8% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Montgomery County are about the same as in Mississippi.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Montgomery County | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.9% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 11.8% | 12.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 33.1% | 32.5% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Montgomery County are about the same as in Mississippi.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 16,269 cigarettes a day, 488,064 a month, or 5.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 178,957 minutes a day and 65.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Montgomery County is 73.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.70 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 | Montgomery County | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.60 | 7.91 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Montgomery County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Montgomery County, MS Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Montgomery County, MS is typical in size for this group, 9,602 residents against a local median of 9,972, so the measures below are close to a like for like comparison. Montgomery County, MS sits close to the middle of its own neighbourhood. No measure below is more than 15% off the local median, so the choice between these counties turns on things this data does not capture.
The largest of those small differences is uninsured, 4% below the local median at 10.2% against 10.6%. Montgomery County, MS has the 3rd lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County, MS | 9,602 | 73.0 yrs #6/6 | 10.2% #3/6 | 41.2% #3/6 |
| Carroll County, MS | 9,686 | 76.4 yrs | 9.6% | 36.5% |
| Grenada County, MS | 21,217 | 73.3 yrs | 10.6% | 41.9% |
| Webster County, MS | 9,972 | 75.1 yrs | 10.8% | 42.3% |
| Choctaw County, MS | 8,118 | 73.8 yrs | 10.6% | 41.4% |
| Attala County, MS | 17,526 | 76.9 yrs | 8.5% | 39.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, Mississippi.
Is Montgomery County, Mississippi a healthy place to live?
Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, Mississippi one of the healthiest counties in Mississippi?
Montgomery County ranks 52nd 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.
How long do people live in Montgomery County, Mississippi?
People in Montgomery County, Mississippi can expect to live 73.0 years on average, 1.7 years shorter than the Mississippi average of 74.7.
How many people lack health insurance in Montgomery County, Mississippi?
10.2% of residents in Montgomery County, Mississippi have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 0.8 points below the Mississippi rate of 11.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Montgomery County, Mississippi?
41.2% of adults in Montgomery County, Mississippi are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 0.6 points below the Mississippi rate of 41.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Montgomery County, Mississippi go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 16,269 cigarettes a day, 488,064 a month, or 5.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 178,957 minutes a day and 65.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Montgomery County is 73.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.70 lifetimes a year.
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