Washington County
MississippiFIPS 28151
Pop. 44,9222 HospitalsSVI 1.00RUCC 5 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Washington County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 16.1% | 14.4% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 44.6% | 43.6% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 14.1% | 13.9% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 4.1 | 3.9 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 20,281.67 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
15
Primary Care Physicians
35.8 per 100k
85
NPs & PAs
202.6 per 100k
21
Dentists
224
Hospital Beds
5.3 per 1,000
$12,398.76
Medicare Per Capita
1757.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Washington County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 22.3% | — | |
| Obesity | 45.4% | — | |
| Depression | 17.1% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | — | |
| COPD | 12.1% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 22.2% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 9.6% | — | |
| Stroke | 7.1% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 55.1% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 34.7% | — | |
| Disability | 44.3% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 42.3% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 9.7% | — | |
| Uninsured | 15.1% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall1.00
Socioeconomic Status1.00
Household Composition & Disability0.98
Minority Status & Language0.98
Housing Type & Transportation0.88
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 Washington County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiance Specialty Hospital of Greenville | Greenville | 69 | Rural |
| Delta Health System - the Medical Center | Greenville | 268 | Rural |
Hospital Closures
| Hospital | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Daughters Hospital-Greenville | 2005 | Converted |
Source: UNC Sheps Center for Health Services Research
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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.