Hinds County
MississippiFIPS 28049
Pop. 227,74211 HospitalsSVI 0.92RUCC 2 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Hinds County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 16.1% | 14.4% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 47.0% | 43.6% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 12.9% | 13.9% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 8.9 | 3.9 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 16,086.316 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
222
Primary Care Physicians
103.3 per 100k
983
NPs & PAs
457.5 per 100k
234
Dentists
2,770
Hospital Beds
12.9 per 1,000
$12,586.9
Medicare Per Capita
2013.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Hinds County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 18.1% | — | |
| Obesity | 45.1% | — | |
| Depression | 17.5% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | — | |
| COPD | 8.7% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 17.8% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.4% | — | |
| Stroke | 5.4% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 48.6% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 28.1% | — | |
| Disability | 39.3% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 36.8% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 12.0% | — | |
| Uninsured | 12.3% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.92
Socioeconomic Status0.94
Household Composition & Disability0.57
Minority Status & Language0.98
Housing Type & Transportation0.86
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Hinds County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors Hosp- | Jackson | 0 | |
| Gv Montgomery Va Medical Center | Jackson | 498 | |
| Merit Health Central | Jackson | 473 | |
| Mississippi Baptist Medical Center | Jackson | 639 | |
| Mississippi Methodist Rehab Ctr | Jackson | 124 | |
| Riverside Hosp | Jackson | 56 | |
| Select Specialty Hospital - Belhaven | Jackson | 25 | |
| Select Specialty Hospital Jackson | Jackson | 53 | |
| St Dominic-jackson Memorial Hospital | Jackson | 571 | |
| University of Mississippi Med Center | Jackson | 710 | |
| University of Ms Medical Center ( Transplant Ctr) | Jackson | 0 |
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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.