Alcorn County
MississippiFIPS 28003
Pop. 34,7401 HospitalSVI 0.89RUCC 7 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Alcorn County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.3% | 14.4% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 42.4% | 43.6% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 13.9% | 13.9% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 4.4 | 3.9 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 12,635.167 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
19
Primary Care Physicians
55.7 per 100k
90
NPs & PAs
263.7 per 100k
20
Dentists
124
Hospital Beds
3.6 per 1,000
$12,668.61
Medicare Per Capita
1612.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Alcorn County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.5% | — | |
| Obesity | 40.5% | — | |
| Depression | 21.9% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | — | |
| COPD | 10.2% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 20.0% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.4% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.7% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 46.2% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 25.8% | — | |
| Disability | 39.7% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 35.9% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 14.0% | — | |
| Uninsured | 12.2% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.89
Socioeconomic Status0.95
Household Composition & Disability0.68
Minority Status & Language0.52
Housing Type & Transportation0.88
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Alcorn County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Regional Health Center | Corinth | 164 | Rural |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.