Health Profile of Pearl, Mississippi
Pearl 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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B
Pearl Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Pearl | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.1 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 12.3% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.5% | 23.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Pearl is 77.1 years, about 2.4 years longer than the Mississippi average of 74.7 years. The uninsured rate is 12.3%, higher than the Mississippi average of 11.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.5% of residents, lower than the Mississippi average of 23.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,350 residents in Pearl are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 429 117 men · 312 women
- 75–84 1,207 491 men · 717 women
- 65–74 2,166 947 men · 1,219 women
- 50–64 4,548 1,991 men · 2,557 women
Younger residents
5,760 residents in Pearl are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,672 858 boys · 814 girls
- 7–12 1,695 928 boys · 767 girls
- 3–7 1,386 742 boys · 643 girls
- 0–3 1,007 475 boys · 532 girls
About 1,356 residents in Pearl (5.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Pearl | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 14.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.4% | 7.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.9% | 41.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Pearl is about 27% lower than in Mississippi. The rate of heart disease in Pearl is about 20% lower than in Mississippi.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Pearl | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.0% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 12.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.2% | 32.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Pearl is about 19% higher than in Mississippi. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Pearl is about 16% lower than in Mississippi.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 40,257 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 442,831 minutes a day and 161.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Pearl is 77.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.99 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 | Pearl | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 9.11 | 7.91 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 9.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Pearl is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Pearl, MS Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Pearl, MS compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl, MS | 26,778 | 77.1 yrs #2/3 | 12.3% #2/3 | 36.9% #2/3 |
| Brandon, MS | 21,079 | 79.5 yrs | 5.8% | 32.8% |
| Jackson, MS | 145,698 | 74.1 yrs | 14.9% | 44.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Pearl, Mississippi has an overall health index grade of B, making it notably better than Mississippi, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Pearl, Mississippi.
Is Pearl, Mississippi a healthy place to live?
Pearl, Mississippi has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Pearl, Mississippi?
People in Pearl, Mississippi can expect to live 77.1 years on average, 2.4 years longer than the Mississippi average of 74.7.
What is the uninsured rate in Pearl, Mississippi?
12.3% of residents in Pearl, 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 Pearl, Mississippi?
36.9% of adults in Pearl, Mississippi are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.9 points below the Mississippi rate of 41.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Pearl, Mississippi go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 40,257 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 442,831 minutes a day and 161.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Pearl is 77.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.99 lifetimes a year.
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