Lowndes County
MississippiFIPS 28087
Pop. 58,8792 HospitalsSVI 0.75RUCC 5 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Lowndes County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 13.6% | 14.4% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 44.1% | 43.6% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 11.3% | 13.9% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 4.8 | 3.9 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 13,169.543 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
30
Primary Care Physicians
52.4 per 100k
149
NPs & PAs
260.1 per 100k
37
Dentists
244
Hospital Beds
4.3 per 1,000
$11,906.57
Medicare Per Capita
1510.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Lowndes County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.8% | — | |
| Obesity | 37.5% | — | |
| Depression | 19.2% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | — | |
| COPD | 8.4% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 16.4% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.2% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.7% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 44.6% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 24.5% | — | |
| Disability | 38.3% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 33.5% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 13.3% | — | |
| Uninsured | 11.2% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.75
Socioeconomic Status0.86
Household Composition & Disability0.35
Minority Status & Language0.87
Housing Type & Transportation0.58
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Lowndes County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bmh-golden Triangle | Columbus | 328 | Rural |
| Us Air Force Hosp | Columbus | 25 | 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.