Counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates in Mississippi
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September 14, 2022
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Counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates 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.
The United States as of Sep. 28 reached over 1 million COVID-19-related deaths and 96.2 million COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins University. Currently, 67.8% of the population is fully vaccinated, and 48.7% of vaccinated people have received booster doses.
Stacker compiled a list of the counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates in Mississippi using data from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and vaccination data from Covid Act Now. Counties are ranked by the highest infection rate per 100,000 residents within the week leading up to Sep. 22, 2022. Cumulative cases per 100,000 served as a tiebreaker.
Keep reading to see whether your county ranks among the highest COVID-19 infection rates in your state.
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#50. Lincoln County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 88 (30 new cases, -40% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 28,820 (9,843 total cases)
--- 7.0% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 477 (163 total deaths)
--- 10.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 40.0% (13,647 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 28,820 (9,843 total cases)
--- 7.0% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 477 (163 total deaths)
--- 10.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 40.0% (13,647 fully vaccinated)
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#49. George County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 90 (22 new cases, -54% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 33,996 (8,329 total cases)
--- 9.7% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 363 (89 total deaths)
--- 16.0% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 41.0% (10,054 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 33,996 (8,329 total cases)
--- 9.7% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 363 (89 total deaths)
--- 16.0% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 41.0% (10,054 fully vaccinated)
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#48. Oktibbeha County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 91 (45 new cases, +12% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 25,902 (12,844 total cases)
--- 16.4% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 339 (168 total deaths)
--- 21.5% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 52.2% (25,893 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 25,902 (12,844 total cases)
--- 16.4% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 339 (168 total deaths)
--- 21.5% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 52.2% (25,893 fully vaccinated)
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#47. DeSoto County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 93 (172 new cases, -32% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 31,034 (57,396 total cases)
--- 0.1% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 306 (566 total deaths)
--- 29.2% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 56.7% (104,907 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 31,034 (57,396 total cases)
--- 0.1% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 306 (566 total deaths)
--- 29.2% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 56.7% (104,907 fully vaccinated)
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#46. Forrest County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 93 (70 new cases, -25% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 34,487 (25,830 total cases)
--- 11.3% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 423 (317 total deaths)
--- 2.1% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 45.0% (33,674 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 34,487 (25,830 total cases)
--- 11.3% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 423 (317 total deaths)
--- 2.1% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 45.0% (33,674 fully vaccinated)
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#45. Lowndes County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 94 (55 new cases, -24% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 34,112 (19,988 total cases)
--- 10.1% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 422 (247 total deaths)
--- 2.3% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 52.3% (30,660 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 34,112 (19,988 total cases)
--- 10.1% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 422 (247 total deaths)
--- 2.3% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 52.3% (30,660 fully vaccinated)
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#44. Hinds County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 95 (220 new cases, -9% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 27,203 (63,067 total cases)
--- 12.2% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 355 (823 total deaths)
--- 17.8% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 59.6% (138,290 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 27,203 (63,067 total cases)
--- 12.2% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 355 (823 total deaths)
--- 17.8% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 59.6% (138,290 fully vaccinated)
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#43. Tate County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 95 (27 new cases, -41% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 29,498 (8,354 total cases)
--- 4.8% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 533 (151 total deaths)
--- 23.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 46.1% (13,057 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 29,498 (8,354 total cases)
--- 4.8% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 533 (151 total deaths)
--- 23.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 46.1% (13,057 fully vaccinated)
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#42. Lawrence County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 95 (12 new cases, +71% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 33,331 (4,195 total cases)
--- 7.5% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 453 (57 total deaths)
--- 4.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 56.6% (7,125 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 33,331 (4,195 total cases)
--- 7.5% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 453 (57 total deaths)
--- 4.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 56.6% (7,125 fully vaccinated)
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#41. Clarke County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 97 (15 new cases, +25% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,037 (4,668 total cases)
--- 3.1% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 714 (111 total deaths)
--- 65.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 58.3% (9,067 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,037 (4,668 total cases)
--- 3.1% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 714 (111 total deaths)
--- 65.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 58.3% (9,067 fully vaccinated)
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#40. Choctaw County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 97 (8 new cases, -50% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 32,692 (2,684 total cases)
--- 5.5% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 426 (35 total deaths)
--- 1.4% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 37.1% (3,045 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 32,692 (2,684 total cases)
--- 5.5% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 426 (35 total deaths)
--- 1.4% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 37.1% (3,045 fully vaccinated)
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#39. Amite County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 98 (12 new cases, -8% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 29,975 (3,686 total cases)
--- 3.3% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 569 (70 total deaths)
--- 31.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 41.0% (5,047 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 29,975 (3,686 total cases)
--- 3.3% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 569 (70 total deaths)
--- 31.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 41.0% (5,047 fully vaccinated)
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#38. Bolivar County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 98 (30 new cases, -30% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 34,707 (10,630 total cases)
--- 12.0% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 607 (186 total deaths)
--- 40.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 60.5% (18,520 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 34,707 (10,630 total cases)
--- 12.0% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 607 (186 total deaths)
--- 40.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 60.5% (18,520 fully vaccinated)
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#37. Humphreys County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 99 (8 new cases, +300% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 27,765 (2,239 total cases)
--- 10.4% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 583 (47 total deaths)
--- 35.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 60.4% (4,870 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 27,765 (2,239 total cases)
--- 10.4% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 583 (47 total deaths)
--- 35.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 60.4% (4,870 fully vaccinated)
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#36. Chickasaw County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 99 (17 new cases, -60% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 38,268 (6,545 total cases)
--- 23.5% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 579 (99 total deaths)
--- 34.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 49.6% (8,478 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 38,268 (6,545 total cases)
--- 23.5% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 579 (99 total deaths)
--- 34.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 49.6% (8,478 fully vaccinated)
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#35. Simpson County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 101 (27 new cases, +93% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,561 (8,147 total cases)
--- 1.4% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 589 (157 total deaths)
--- 36.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 46.4% (12,372 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,561 (8,147 total cases)
--- 1.4% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 589 (157 total deaths)
--- 36.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 46.4% (12,372 fully vaccinated)
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#34. Panola County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 102 (35 new cases, -46% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 34,704 (11,866 total cases)
--- 12.0% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 506 (173 total deaths)
--- 17.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 48.9% (16,733 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 34,704 (11,866 total cases)
--- 12.0% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 506 (173 total deaths)
--- 17.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 48.9% (16,733 fully vaccinated)
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#33. Webster County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 103 (10 new cases, -17% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 39,055 (3,784 total cases)
--- 26.0% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 753 (73 total deaths)
--- 74.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 49.1% (4,754 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 39,055 (3,784 total cases)
--- 26.0% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 753 (73 total deaths)
--- 74.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 49.1% (4,754 fully vaccinated)
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#32. Union County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 104 (30 new cases, -41% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 37,651 (10,849 total cases)
--- 21.5% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 441 (127 total deaths)
--- 2.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 40.1% (11,566 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 37,651 (10,849 total cases)
--- 21.5% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 441 (127 total deaths)
--- 2.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 40.1% (11,566 fully vaccinated)
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#31. Warren County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 106 (48 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 26,487 (12,020 total cases)
--- 14.5% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 472 (214 total deaths)
--- 9.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 58.9% (26,740 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 26,487 (12,020 total cases)
--- 14.5% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 472 (214 total deaths)
--- 9.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 58.9% (26,740 fully vaccinated)
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#30. Madison County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 106 (113 new cases, +26% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 27,472 (29,195 total cases)
--- 11.4% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 324 (344 total deaths)
--- 25.0% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 64.9% (68,930 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 27,472 (29,195 total cases)
--- 11.4% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 324 (344 total deaths)
--- 25.0% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 64.9% (68,930 fully vaccinated)
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#29. Smith County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 107 (17 new cases, -56% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 29,712 (4,729 total cases)
--- 4.1% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 434 (69 total deaths)
--- 0.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 35.1% (5,580 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 29,712 (4,729 total cases)
--- 4.1% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 434 (69 total deaths)
--- 0.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 35.1% (5,580 fully vaccinated)
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#28. Yalobusha County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 107 (13 new cases, -41% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 38,173 (4,622 total cases)
--- 23.2% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 504 (61 total deaths)
--- 16.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 66.8% (8,084 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 38,173 (4,622 total cases)
--- 23.2% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 504 (61 total deaths)
--- 16.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 66.8% (8,084 fully vaccinated)
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#27. Tishomingo County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 108 (21 new cases, -16% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 36,687 (7,111 total cases)
--- 18.4% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 629 (122 total deaths)
--- 45.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 39.5% (7,657 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 36,687 (7,111 total cases)
--- 18.4% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 629 (122 total deaths)
--- 45.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 39.5% (7,657 fully vaccinated)
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#26. Pontotoc County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 109 (35 new cases, -55% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 36,952 (11,889 total cases)
--- 19.2% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 479 (154 total deaths)
--- 10.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 42.5% (13,672 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 36,952 (11,889 total cases)
--- 19.2% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 479 (154 total deaths)
--- 10.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 42.5% (13,672 fully vaccinated)
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#25. Sunflower County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 112 (28 new cases, +87% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 25,619 (6,433 total cases)
--- 17.3% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 506 (127 total deaths)
--- 17.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 54.3% (13,628 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 25,619 (6,433 total cases)
--- 17.3% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 506 (127 total deaths)
--- 17.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 54.3% (13,628 fully vaccinated)
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#24. Montgomery County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 113 (11 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 35,110 (3,432 total cases)
--- 13.3% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 818 (80 total deaths)
--- 89.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 56.6% (5,533 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 35,110 (3,432 total cases)
--- 13.3% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 818 (80 total deaths)
--- 89.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 56.6% (5,533 fully vaccinated)
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#23. Pike County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 120 (47 new cases, -29% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,139 (11,841 total cases)
--- 2.8% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 489 (192 total deaths)
--- 13.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 51.9% (20,391 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,139 (11,841 total cases)
--- 2.8% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 489 (192 total deaths)
--- 13.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 51.9% (20,391 fully vaccinated)
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#22. Rankin County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 122 (189 new cases, -5% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 28,055 (43,562 total cases)
--- 9.5% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 328 (510 total deaths)
--- 24.1% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 52.3% (81,191 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 28,055 (43,562 total cases)
--- 9.5% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 328 (510 total deaths)
--- 24.1% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 52.3% (81,191 fully vaccinated)
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#21. Alcorn County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 122 (45 new cases, -20% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 32,162 (11,885 total cases)
--- 3.8% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 441 (163 total deaths)
--- 2.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 40.3% (14,876 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 32,162 (11,885 total cases)
--- 3.8% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 441 (163 total deaths)
--- 2.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 40.3% (14,876 fully vaccinated)
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#20. Calhoun County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 125 (18 new cases, -75% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 36,892 (5,298 total cases)
--- 19.0% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 529 (76 total deaths)
--- 22.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 45.4% (6,521 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 36,892 (5,298 total cases)
--- 19.0% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 529 (76 total deaths)
--- 22.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 45.4% (6,521 fully vaccinated)
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#19. Attala County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 127 (23 new cases, +109% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 34,868 (6,337 total cases)
--- 12.5% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 655 (119 total deaths)
--- 51.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 55.6% (10,106 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 34,868 (6,337 total cases)
--- 12.5% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 655 (119 total deaths)
--- 51.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 55.6% (10,106 fully vaccinated)
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#18. Neshoba County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 127 (37 new cases, +42% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 41,335 (12,036 total cases)
--- 33.4% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 838 (244 total deaths)
--- 94.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 43.1% (12,552 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 41,335 (12,036 total cases)
--- 33.4% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 838 (244 total deaths)
--- 94.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 43.1% (12,552 fully vaccinated)
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#17. Newton County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 128 (27 new cases, +59% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 32,049 (6,736 total cases)
--- 3.4% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 476 (100 total deaths)
--- 10.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 54.8% (11,528 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 32,049 (6,736 total cases)
--- 3.4% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 476 (100 total deaths)
--- 10.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 54.8% (11,528 fully vaccinated)
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#16. Lafayette County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 131 (71 new cases, +4% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 32,742 (17,687 total cases)
--- 5.6% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 341 (184 total deaths)
--- 21.1% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 55.9% (30,185 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 32,742 (17,687 total cases)
--- 5.6% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 341 (184 total deaths)
--- 21.1% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 55.9% (30,185 fully vaccinated)
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#15. Claiborne County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 134 (12 new cases, +1,100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 27,403 (2,463 total cases)
--- 11.6% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 534 (48 total deaths)
--- 23.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 55.9% (5,025 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 27,403 (2,463 total cases)
--- 11.6% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 534 (48 total deaths)
--- 23.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 55.9% (5,025 fully vaccinated)
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#14. Winston County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 134 (24 new cases, -31% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 34,174 (6,136 total cases)
--- 10.3% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 579 (104 total deaths)
--- 34.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 49.1% (8,821 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 34,174 (6,136 total cases)
--- 10.3% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 579 (104 total deaths)
--- 34.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 49.1% (8,821 fully vaccinated)
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#13. Jefferson Davis County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 135 (15 new cases, -21% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,338 (3,376 total cases)
--- 2.1% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 503 (56 total deaths)
--- 16.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 46.5% (5,169 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,338 (3,376 total cases)
--- 2.1% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 503 (56 total deaths)
--- 16.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 46.5% (5,169 fully vaccinated)
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#12. Lee County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 136 (116 new cases, +22% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 36,778 (31,422 total cases)
--- 18.7% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 366 (313 total deaths)
--- 15.3% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 44.5% (38,061 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 36,778 (31,422 total cases)
--- 18.7% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 366 (313 total deaths)
--- 15.3% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 44.5% (38,061 fully vaccinated)
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#11. Monroe County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 148 (52 new cases, -24% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 35,791 (12,617 total cases)
--- 15.5% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 635 (224 total deaths)
--- 47.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 51.6% (18,187 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 35,791 (12,617 total cases)
--- 15.5% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 635 (224 total deaths)
--- 47.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 51.6% (18,187 fully vaccinated)
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#10. Copiah County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 150 (42 new cases, -11% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,647 (8,601 total cases)
--- 1.1% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 442 (124 total deaths)
--- 2.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 55.7% (15,630 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,647 (8,601 total cases)
--- 1.1% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 442 (124 total deaths)
--- 2.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 55.7% (15,630 fully vaccinated)
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#9. Leake County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 158 (36 new cases, +80% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 31,901 (7,269 total cases)
--- 2.9% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 544 (124 total deaths)
--- 25.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 50.2% (11,435 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 31,901 (7,269 total cases)
--- 2.9% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 544 (124 total deaths)
--- 25.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 50.2% (11,435 fully vaccinated)
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#8. Jasper County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 165 (27 new cases, +35% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 35,287 (5,781 total cases)
--- 13.8% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 476 (78 total deaths)
--- 10.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 52.2% (8,549 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 35,287 (5,781 total cases)
--- 13.8% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 476 (78 total deaths)
--- 10.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 52.2% (8,549 fully vaccinated)
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#7. Washington County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 171 (75 new cases, +6% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 26,619 (11,688 total cases)
--- 14.1% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 471 (207 total deaths)
--- 9.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 52.2% (22,905 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 26,619 (11,688 total cases)
--- 14.1% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 471 (207 total deaths)
--- 9.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 52.2% (22,905 fully vaccinated)
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#6. Yazoo County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 172 (51 new cases, -39% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 31,337 (9,304 total cases)
--- 1.1% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 377 (112 total deaths)
--- 12.7% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 50.7% (15,041 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 31,337 (9,304 total cases)
--- 1.1% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 377 (112 total deaths)
--- 12.7% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 50.7% (15,041 fully vaccinated)
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#5. Prentiss County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 187 (47 new cases, +38% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 37,587 (9,444 total cases)
--- 21.3% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 430 (108 total deaths)
--- 0.5% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 43.6% (10,967 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 37,587 (9,444 total cases)
--- 21.3% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 430 (108 total deaths)
--- 0.5% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 43.6% (10,967 fully vaccinated)
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#4. Covington County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 193 (36 new cases, +140% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 43,330 (8,075 total cases)
--- 39.8% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 628 (117 total deaths)
--- 45.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 56.2% (10,482 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 43,330 (8,075 total cases)
--- 39.8% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 628 (117 total deaths)
--- 45.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 56.2% (10,482 fully vaccinated)
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#3. Jones County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 258 (176 new cases, +193% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 36,399 (24,787 total cases)
--- 17.4% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 448 (305 total deaths)
--- 3.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 44.5% (30,291 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 36,399 (24,787 total cases)
--- 17.4% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 448 (305 total deaths)
--- 3.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 44.5% (30,291 fully vaccinated)
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#2. Coahoma County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 285 (63 new cases, -20% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 34,171 (7,560 total cases)
--- 10.2% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 592 (131 total deaths)
--- 37.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 53.2% (11,779 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 34,171 (7,560 total cases)
--- 10.2% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 592 (131 total deaths)
--- 37.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 53.2% (11,779 fully vaccinated)
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#1. Itawamba County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 509 (119 new cases, +143% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 37,238 (8,710 total cases)
--- 20.1% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 624 (146 total deaths)
--- 44.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 35.5% (8,293 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 37,238 (8,710 total cases)
--- 20.1% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 624 (146 total deaths)
--- 44.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 35.5% (8,293 fully vaccinated)
