Counties with the highest COVID-19 death rate in Mississippi
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January 20, 2022
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Counties with the highest COVID-19 death rate in Mississippi
The vaccine deployment in December 2020 signaled a turning point in the COVID-19 pandemic. By the end of May 2021, 40% of the U.S. population was fully vaccinated. But as vaccination rates lagged over the summer, new surges of COVID-19 came, including Delta in the summer of 2021, and now the Omicron variant, which comprises the majority of cases in the U.S.
Researchers around the world have reported that Omicron is more transmissible than Delta, making breakthrough and repeat infections more likely. Early research suggests this strain may cause less severe illness than Delta and the original virus, however, health officials have warned an Omicron-driven surge could still increase hospitalization and death rates—especially in areas with less vaccinated populations.
The United States as of Jan. 12 reached 842,461 COVID-19-related deaths and 62.3 million COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins University. Currently, 62.6% of the population is fully vaccinated, and 36.7% have received booster doses.
Stacker compiled a list of the counties with highest cumulative COVID-19 death rates in Mississippi using data from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Counties are ranked by the highest death rate per 100,000 residents as of Jan. 11, 2021.
Keep reading to see whether your county ranks among the highest COVID-19 death rates in your state.
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#50. Tippah County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 395 (87 total deaths)
--- 11.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #819 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.5 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 24,892 (5,480 total cases)
--- 22.9% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 859 (189 new cases, +23% change from previous week)
--- 11.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #819 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.5 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 24,892 (5,480 total cases)
--- 22.9% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 859 (189 new cases, +23% change from previous week)
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#49. Yalobusha County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 396 (48 total deaths)
--- 11.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #814 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 24,083 (2,916 total cases)
--- 18.9% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,198 (145 new cases, -38% change from previous week)
--- 11.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #814 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 24,083 (2,916 total cases)
--- 18.9% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,198 (145 new cases, -38% change from previous week)
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#48. Warren County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 399 (181 total deaths)
--- 12.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #780 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 2.2 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 17,049 (7,737 total cases)
--- 15.9% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 538 (244 new cases, -42% change from previous week)
--- 12.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #780 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 2.2 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 17,049 (7,737 total cases)
--- 15.9% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 538 (244 new cases, -42% change from previous week)
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#47. Newton County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 400 (84 total deaths)
--- 13.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #770 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 20,130 (4,231 total cases)
--- 0.7% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 590 (124 new cases, +33% change from previous week)
--- 13.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #770 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 20,130 (4,231 total cases)
--- 0.7% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 590 (124 new cases, +33% change from previous week)
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#46. Jasper County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 403 (66 total deaths)
--- 13.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #748 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 22,926 (3,756 total cases)
--- 13.1% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 995 (163 new cases, +16% change from previous week)
--- 13.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #748 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 22,926 (3,756 total cases)
--- 13.1% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 995 (163 new cases, +16% change from previous week)
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#45. Clay County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 404 (78 total deaths)
--- 14.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #740 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,217 (3,712 total cases)
--- 5.2% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,186 (229 new cases, -3% change from previous week)
--- 14.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #740 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,217 (3,712 total cases)
--- 5.2% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,186 (229 new cases, -3% change from previous week)
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#44. Leake County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 404 (92 total deaths)
--- 14.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #739 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 20,394 (4,647 total cases)
--- 0.7% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 935 (213 new cases, +1% change from previous week)
--- 14.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #739 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 20,394 (4,647 total cases)
--- 0.7% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 935 (213 new cases, +1% change from previous week)
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#43. Lincoln County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 404 (138 total deaths)
--- 14.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #738 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 5.9 (2 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 17,849 (6,096 total cases)
--- 11.9% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 556 (190 new cases, -10% change from previous week)
--- 14.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #738 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 5.9 (2 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 17,849 (6,096 total cases)
--- 11.9% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 556 (190 new cases, -10% change from previous week)
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#42. Pike County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 405 (159 total deaths)
--- 14.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #730 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 2.5 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 17,443 (6,853 total cases)
--- 13.9% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,168 (459 new cases, +36% change from previous week)
--- 14.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #730 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 2.5 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 17,443 (6,853 total cases)
--- 13.9% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,168 (459 new cases, +36% change from previous week)
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#41. Adams County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 407 (125 total deaths)
--- 15.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #716 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 17,238 (5,291 total cases)
--- 14.9% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 629 (193 new cases, -17% change from previous week)
--- 15.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #716 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 17,238 (5,291 total cases)
--- 14.9% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 629 (193 new cases, -17% change from previous week)
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#40. Panola County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 409 (140 total deaths)
--- 15.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #702 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 22,651 (7,745 total cases)
--- 11.8% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,135 (388 new cases, +4% change from previous week)
--- 15.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #702 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 22,651 (7,745 total cases)
--- 11.8% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,135 (388 new cases, +4% change from previous week)
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#39. Quitman County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 412 (28 total deaths)
--- 16.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #688 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 18,301 (1,243 total cases)
--- 9.7% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 869 (59 new cases, -11% change from previous week)
--- 16.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #688 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 18,301 (1,243 total cases)
--- 9.7% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 869 (59 new cases, -11% change from previous week)
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#38. Carroll County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 412 (41 total deaths)
--- 16.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #686 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 20,187 (2,008 total cases)
--- 0.4% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 915 (91 new cases, -4% change from previous week)
--- 16.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #686 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 20,187 (2,008 total cases)
--- 0.4% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 915 (91 new cases, -4% change from previous week)
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#37. Tunica County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 415 (40 total deaths)
--- 17.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #668 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 20,619 (1,986 total cases)
--- 1.8% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,100 (106 new cases, -22% change from previous week)
--- 17.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #668 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 20,619 (1,986 total cases)
--- 1.8% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,100 (106 new cases, -22% change from previous week)
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#36. Noxubee County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 422 (44 total deaths)
--- 19.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #617 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,747 (2,057 total cases)
--- 2.5% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 768 (80 new cases, +19% change from previous week)
--- 19.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #617 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,747 (2,057 total cases)
--- 2.5% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 768 (80 new cases, +19% change from previous week)
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#35. Marshall County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 422 (149 total deaths)
--- 19.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #614 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 5.7 (2 new deaths, -33% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 21,533 (7,600 total cases)
--- 6.3% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 669 (236 new cases, -32% change from previous week)
--- 19.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #614 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 5.7 (2 new deaths, -33% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 21,533 (7,600 total cases)
--- 6.3% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 669 (236 new cases, -32% change from previous week)
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#34. Tate County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 427 (121 total deaths)
--- 20.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #582 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.5 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 18,993 (5,379 total cases)
--- 6.3% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 932 (264 new cases, +34% change from previous week)
--- 20.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #582 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.5 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 18,993 (5,379 total cases)
--- 6.3% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 932 (264 new cases, +34% change from previous week)
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#33. Franklin County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 428 (33 total deaths)
--- 20.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #579 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 13.0 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 18,151 (1,400 total cases)
--- 10.4% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 648 (50 new cases, -11% change from previous week)
--- 20.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #579 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 13.0 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 18,151 (1,400 total cases)
--- 10.4% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 648 (50 new cases, -11% change from previous week)
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#32. Kemper County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 431 (42 total deaths)
--- 21.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #563 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 16,342 (1,592 total cases)
--- 19.3% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 544 (53 new cases, -18% change from previous week)
--- 21.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #563 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 16,342 (1,592 total cases)
--- 19.3% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 544 (53 new cases, -18% change from previous week)
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#31. Lauderdale County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 437 (324 total deaths)
--- 23.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #525 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.3 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 18,354 (13,605 total cases)
--- 9.4% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 781 (579 new cases, +34% change from previous week)
--- 23.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #525 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.3 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 18,354 (13,605 total cases)
--- 9.4% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 781 (579 new cases, +34% change from previous week)
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#30. Sunflower County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 438 (110 total deaths)
--- 23.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #522 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.0 (1 new deaths, -50% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,271 (4,839 total cases)
--- 4.9% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 657 (165 new cases, -33% change from previous week)
--- 23.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #522 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.0 (1 new deaths, -50% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,271 (4,839 total cases)
--- 4.9% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 657 (165 new cases, -33% change from previous week)
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#29. Simpson County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 439 (117 total deaths)
--- 24.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #518 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,683 (5,247 total cases)
--- 2.9% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 938 (250 new cases, -3% change from previous week)
--- 24.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #518 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,683 (5,247 total cases)
--- 2.9% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 938 (250 new cases, -3% change from previous week)
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#28. Pearl River County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 441 (245 total deaths)
--- 24.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #509 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.8 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,404 (10,776 total cases)
--- 4.2% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 832 (462 new cases, +15% change from previous week)
--- 24.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #509 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.8 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,404 (10,776 total cases)
--- 4.2% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 832 (462 new cases, +15% change from previous week)
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#27. Chickasaw County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 444 (76 total deaths)
--- 25.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #495 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 11.7 (2 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 22,166 (3,791 total cases)
--- 9.4% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,164 (199 new cases, +4% change from previous week)
--- 25.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #495 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 11.7 (2 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 22,166 (3,791 total cases)
--- 9.4% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,164 (199 new cases, +4% change from previous week)
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#26. Wilkinson County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 452 (39 total deaths)
--- 27.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #458 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 15,388 (1,328 total cases)
--- 24.1% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 973 (84 new cases, -36% change from previous week)
--- 27.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #458 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 15,388 (1,328 total cases)
--- 24.1% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 973 (84 new cases, -36% change from previous week)
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#25. Claiborne County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 456 (41 total deaths)
--- 28.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #434 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 11.1 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 17,423 (1,566 total cases)
--- 14.0% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,435 (129 new cases, +61% change from previous week)
--- 28.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #434 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 11.1 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 17,423 (1,566 total cases)
--- 14.0% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,435 (129 new cases, +61% change from previous week)
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#24. Perry County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 476 (57 total deaths)
--- 34.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #363 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,043 (2,280 total cases)
--- 6.0% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 501 (60 new cases, +36% change from previous week)
--- 34.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #363 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,043 (2,280 total cases)
--- 6.0% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 501 (60 new cases, +36% change from previous week)
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#23. Walthall County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 476 (68 total deaths)
--- 34.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #362 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 14.0 (2 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 17,283 (2,469 total cases)
--- 14.7% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 847 (121 new cases, +48% change from previous week)
--- 34.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #362 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 14.0 (2 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 17,283 (2,469 total cases)
--- 14.7% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 847 (121 new cases, +48% change from previous week)
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#22. Marion County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 476 (117 total deaths)
--- 34.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #360 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 8.1 (2 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,896 (4,889 total cases)
--- 1.8% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 916 (225 new cases, +1% change from previous week)
--- 34.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #360 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 8.1 (2 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,896 (4,889 total cases)
--- 1.8% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 916 (225 new cases, +1% change from previous week)
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#21. Itawamba County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 479 (112 total deaths)
--- 35.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #346 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 22,916 (5,360 total cases)
--- 13.1% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 633 (148 new cases, +36% change from previous week)
--- 35.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #346 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 22,916 (5,360 total cases)
--- 13.1% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 633 (148 new cases, +36% change from previous week)
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#20. Amite County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 480 (59 total deaths)
--- 35.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #345 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 8.1 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,192 (2,360 total cases)
--- 5.3% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 732 (90 new cases, -22% change from previous week)
--- 35.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #345 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 8.1 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,192 (2,360 total cases)
--- 5.3% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 732 (90 new cases, -22% change from previous week)
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#19. Humphreys County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 484 (39 total deaths)
--- 36.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #330 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 18,874 (1,522 total cases)
--- 6.9% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,042 (84 new cases, +11% change from previous week)
--- 36.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #330 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 18,874 (1,522 total cases)
--- 6.9% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,042 (84 new cases, +11% change from previous week)
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#18. Sharkey County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 486 (21 total deaths)
--- 37.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #323 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 16,177 (699 total cases)
--- 20.2% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 370 (16 new cases, -33% change from previous week)
--- 37.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #323 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 16,177 (699 total cases)
--- 20.2% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 370 (16 new cases, -33% change from previous week)
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#17. Attala County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 495 (90 total deaths)
--- 39.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #284 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 20,639 (3,751 total cases)
--- 1.9% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 699 (127 new cases, +4% change from previous week)
--- 39.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #284 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 20,639 (3,751 total cases)
--- 1.9% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 699 (127 new cases, +4% change from previous week)
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#16. Jefferson County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 501 (35 total deaths)
--- 41.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #269 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 15,536 (1,086 total cases)
--- 23.3% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 887 (62 new cases, +51% change from previous week)
--- 41.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #269 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 15,536 (1,086 total cases)
--- 23.3% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 887 (62 new cases, +51% change from previous week)
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#15. Bolivar County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 506 (155 total deaths)
--- 42.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #261 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.3 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 23,181 (7,100 total cases)
--- 14.4% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 614 (188 new cases, -31% change from previous week)
--- 42.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #261 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.3 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 23,181 (7,100 total cases)
--- 14.4% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 614 (188 new cases, -31% change from previous week)
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#14. Benton County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 509 (42 total deaths)
--- 43.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #257 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 24.2 (2 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 21,225 (1,753 total cases)
--- 4.8% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 920 (76 new cases, -22% change from previous week)
--- 43.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #257 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 24.2 (2 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 21,225 (1,753 total cases)
--- 4.8% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 920 (76 new cases, -22% change from previous week)
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#13. Tishomingo County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 511 (99 total deaths)
--- 44.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #254 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 5.2 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 21,911 (4,247 total cases)
--- 8.1% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 444 (86 new cases, -1% change from previous week)
--- 44.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #254 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 5.2 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 21,911 (4,247 total cases)
--- 8.1% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 444 (86 new cases, -1% change from previous week)
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#12. Leflore County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 511 (144 total deaths)
--- 44.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #253 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 21,414 (6,035 total cases)
--- 5.7% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,540 (434 new cases, -18% change from previous week)
--- 44.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #253 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 21,414 (6,035 total cases)
--- 5.7% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,540 (434 new cases, -18% change from previous week)
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#11. Coahoma County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 515 (114 total deaths)
--- 45.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #245 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.5 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 22,989 (5,086 total cases)
--- 13.5% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,234 (273 new cases, -24% change from previous week)
--- 45.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #245 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.5 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 22,989 (5,086 total cases)
--- 13.5% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,234 (273 new cases, -24% change from previous week)
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#10. Webster County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 516 (50 total deaths)
--- 45.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #243 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 10.3 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 23,728 (2,299 total cases)
--- 17.1% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 950 (92 new cases, -3% change from previous week)
--- 45.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #243 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 10.3 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 23,728 (2,299 total cases)
--- 17.1% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 950 (92 new cases, -3% change from previous week)
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#9. Monroe County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 519 (183 total deaths)
--- 46.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #237 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 22,634 (7,979 total cases)
--- 11.7% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 902 (318 new cases, +17% change from previous week)
--- 46.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #237 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 22,634 (7,979 total cases)
--- 11.7% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 902 (318 new cases, +17% change from previous week)
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#8. Covington County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 520 (97 total deaths)
--- 46.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #235 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 27,103 (5,051 total cases)
--- 33.8% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,594 (297 new cases, -1% change from previous week)
--- 46.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #235 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 27,103 (5,051 total cases)
--- 33.8% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,594 (297 new cases, -1% change from previous week)
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#7. Winston County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 524 (94 total deaths)
--- 48.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #225 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,827 (3,560 total cases)
--- 2.1% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,008 (181 new cases, +30% change from previous week)
--- 48.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #225 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,827 (3,560 total cases)
--- 2.1% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,008 (181 new cases, +30% change from previous week)
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#6. Issaquena County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 528 (7 total deaths)
--- 49.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #209 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 14,921 (198 total cases)
--- 26.4% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 151 (2 new cases, +100% change from previous week)
--- 49.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #209 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 14,921 (198 total cases)
--- 26.4% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 151 (2 new cases, +100% change from previous week)
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#5. Grenada County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 540 (112 total deaths)
--- 52.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #182 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.8 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 20,358 (4,226 total cases)
--- 0.5% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 737 (153 new cases, -7% change from previous week)
--- 52.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #182 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.8 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 20,358 (4,226 total cases)
--- 0.5% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 737 (153 new cases, -7% change from previous week)
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#4. Holmes County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 547 (93 total deaths)
--- 54.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #171 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 17.6 (3 new deaths, +200% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,183 (3,263 total cases)
--- 5.3% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,129 (192 new cases, -25% change from previous week)
--- 54.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #171 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 17.6 (3 new deaths, +200% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,183 (3,263 total cases)
--- 5.3% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,129 (192 new cases, -25% change from previous week)
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#3. Montgomery County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 593 (58 total deaths)
--- 67.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #119 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 22,465 (2,196 total cases)
--- 10.9% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,821 (178 new cases, +27% change from previous week)
--- 67.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #119 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 22,465 (2,196 total cases)
--- 10.9% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 1,821 (178 new cases, +27% change from previous week)
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#2. Clarke County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 618 (96 total deaths)
--- 74.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #90 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 20,436 (3,176 total cases)
--- 0.9% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 483 (75 new cases, +39% change from previous week)
--- 74.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #90 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 20,436 (3,176 total cases)
--- 0.9% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 483 (75 new cases, +39% change from previous week)
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#1. Neshoba County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 725 (211 total deaths)
--- 104.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #36 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.4 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 25,438 (7,407 total cases)
--- 25.5% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 968 (282 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
--- 104.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
--- #36 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.4 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 25,438 (7,407 total cases)
--- 25.5% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 968 (282 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
