Health Profile of Newton County, Mississippi
Newton 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
Newton County Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Newton County | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.6 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 12.2% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.6% | 23.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Newton County is 73.6 years, about 1.1 years shorter than the Mississippi average of 74.7 years. The uninsured rate is 12.2%, higher than the Mississippi average of 11.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 21.6% of residents, lower than the Mississippi average of 23.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,388 residents in Newton County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 395 121 men · 274 women
- 75–84 1,081 423 men · 658 women
- 65–74 2,011 935 men · 1,076 women
- 50–64 3,901 1,905 men · 1,996 women
Younger residents
4,832 residents in Newton County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,582 851 boys · 731 girls
- 7–12 1,353 672 boys · 681 girls
- 3–7 1,064 527 boys · 537 girls
- 0–3 833 448 boys · 385 girls
About 1,743 residents in Newton County (8.3% 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 | Newton County | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.2% | 14.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.8% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.3% | 7.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 43.0% | 41.8% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Newton County are about the same as in Mississippi.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Newton County | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.9% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.1% | 12.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 31.6% | 32.5% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Newton County are about the same as in Mississippi.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 33,542 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 368,959 minutes a day and 134.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Newton County is 73.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.48 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 | Newton County | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.49 | 7.91 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Newton County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Newton County, MS Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Newton County, MS is the 5th largest of the 6 counties compared here, 21,093 residents against a local median of 27,718. Newton 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 obesity, 4% above the local median at 43.0% against 41.3%. Newton County, MS has the 4th lowest obesity of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton County, MS | 21,093 | 73.6 yrs #5/6 | 12.2% #4/6 | 43.0% #4/6 |
| Neshoba County, MS | 28,932 | 72.7 yrs | 11.9% | 38.9% |
| Jasper County, MS | 16,059 | 74.6 yrs | 8.5% | 45.5% |
| Scott County, MS | 27,718 | 74.1 yrs | 13.1% | 44.4% |
| Lauderdale County, MS | 71,502 | 74.4 yrs | 9.6% | 41.3% |
| Leake County, MS | 21,319 | 73.9 yrs | 15.5% | 40.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Newton 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 Newton County, Mississippi.
How healthy is Newton County, Mississippi?
Newton 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 Newton County, Mississippi one of the healthiest counties in Mississippi?
Newton County ranks 39th 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 Newton County, Mississippi?
People in Newton 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 Newton County, Mississippi?
12.2% of residents in Newton County, Mississippi have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 1.2 points above the Mississippi rate of 11.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Newton County, Mississippi?
43.0% of adults in Newton County, Mississippi are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 1.2 points above the Mississippi rate of 41.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Newton County, Mississippi go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 33,542 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 368,959 minutes a day and 134.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Newton County is 73.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.48 lifetimes a year.
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