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Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
State: Mississippi
Value
Compared to:
State: Mississippi Insufficient Sleep
State: Mississippi Insufficient Sleep
35.3%
(2020)
Compared to:
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
US Value
(33.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(37.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
HP 2030 Target
(26.7%)
State: Mississippi Poor Physical Health: Average Number of Days
State: Mississippi Poor Physical Health: Average Number of Days
3.7
Days
(2021)
Compared to:
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
US Value
(3.3)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(2.9)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Mississippi Adults 65+ with Medicare Insurance
State: Mississippi Adults 65+ with Medicare Insurance
97.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
US Value
(95.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Mississippi Adults with Health Insurance
State: Mississippi Adults with Health Insurance
83.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
US Value
(88.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(82.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Mississippi Children with Health Insurance
State: Mississippi Children with Health Insurance
94.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
US Value
(94.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(93.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Mississippi Dentist Rate
State: Mississippi Dentist Rate
52
Dentists per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Prior Value
(50)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Mississippi Mental Health Provider Rate
State: Mississippi Mental Health Provider Rate
216
Providers per 100,000 population
(2023)
Compared to:
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Prior Value
(199)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Mississippi Non-Physician Primary Care Provider Rate
State: Mississippi Non-Physician Primary Care Provider Rate
154
Providers per 100,000 population
(2023)
Compared to:
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Prior Value
(146)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Mississippi People with Medicaid Health Insurance
State: Mississippi People with Medicaid Health Insurance
23.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
US Value
(20.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Mississippi Persons with Health Insurance
State: Mississippi Persons with Health Insurance
85.7%
(2021)
Compared to:
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Prior Value
(86.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(92.4%)
<div>AHS-01: Increase the proportion of people with health insurance <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>
State: Mississippi Primary Care Provider Rate
State: Mississippi Primary Care Provider Rate
53
Providers per 100,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Prior Value
(54)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
