Counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates in Mississippi
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December 1, 2021
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Counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates in Mississippi
As has been true throughout America’s COVID-19 history, every state—and every county therein—has its own COVID-19 story, driven by local policies and behaviors. The United States as of Nov. 30 had reached 778,667 COVID-19-related deaths and 48.4 million COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins University. As of Feb. 2, more Americans had been vaccinated for COVID-19 than had been infected. But as vaccination rates lagged over the summer, new surges of COVID-19 came. More than 80% of these cases by late July were caused by the Delta variant, which is more contagious than the original virus. This has resulted in growing rates of community transmission and—especially in areas with lower vaccination rates—increasing rates of hospitalization and death.
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. Counties are ranked by the highest infection rate per 100k residents within the past week as of Nov. 29, 2021. Cumulative cases per 100k 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. Clarke County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 39 (6 new cases, -70% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,375 (3,011 total cases)
--- 12.5% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 611 (95 total deaths)
--- 77.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 53.0% (8,232 fully vaccinated)
--- 13.0% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,375 (3,011 total cases)
--- 12.5% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 611 (95 total deaths)
--- 77.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 53.0% (8,232 fully vaccinated)
--- 13.0% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#49. Warren County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 40 (18 new cases, -18% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 15,092 (6,849 total cases)
--- 12.4% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 392 (178 total deaths)
--- 13.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 52.9% (24,023 fully vaccinated)
--- 12.8% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 15,092 (6,849 total cases)
--- 12.4% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 392 (178 total deaths)
--- 13.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 52.9% (24,023 fully vaccinated)
--- 12.8% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#48. Hancock County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 40 (19 new cases, +46% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 16,449 (7,835 total cases)
--- 4.5% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 277 (132 total deaths)
--- 19.7% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 37.5% (17,875 fully vaccinated)
--- 20.0% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 16,449 (7,835 total cases)
--- 4.5% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 277 (132 total deaths)
--- 19.7% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 37.5% (17,875 fully vaccinated)
--- 20.0% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#47. Lincoln County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 41 (14 new cases, -12% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 16,177 (5,525 total cases)
--- 6.1% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 398 (136 total deaths)
--- 15.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 35.6% (12,148 fully vaccinated)
--- 24.1% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 16,177 (5,525 total cases)
--- 6.1% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 398 (136 total deaths)
--- 15.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 35.6% (12,148 fully vaccinated)
--- 24.1% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#46. Grenada County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 43 (9 new cases, -18% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 18,186 (3,775 total cases)
--- 5.6% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 525 (109 total deaths)
--- 52.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 48.6% (10,083 fully vaccinated)
--- 3.6% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 18,186 (3,775 total cases)
--- 5.6% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 525 (109 total deaths)
--- 52.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 48.6% (10,083 fully vaccinated)
--- 3.6% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#45. Harrison County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 46 (95 new cases, -19% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 16,750 (34,853 total cases)
--- 2.8% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 267 (555 total deaths)
--- 22.6% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 49.6% (103,237 fully vaccinated)
--- 5.8% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 16,750 (34,853 total cases)
--- 2.8% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 267 (555 total deaths)
--- 22.6% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 49.6% (103,237 fully vaccinated)
--- 5.8% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#44. Jones County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 47 (32 new cases, -41% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 20,685 (14,086 total cases)
--- 20.1% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 363 (247 total deaths)
--- 5.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 39.5% (26,878 fully vaccinated)
--- 15.8% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 20,685 (14,086 total cases)
--- 20.1% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 363 (247 total deaths)
--- 5.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 39.5% (26,878 fully vaccinated)
--- 15.8% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#43. Simpson County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 49 (13 new cases, -32% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 17,042 (4,543 total cases)
--- 1.1% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 439 (117 total deaths)
--- 27.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 41.2% (10,976 fully vaccinated)
--- 12.2% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 17,042 (4,543 total cases)
--- 1.1% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 439 (117 total deaths)
--- 27.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 41.2% (10,976 fully vaccinated)
--- 12.2% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#42. Pearl River County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 49 (27 new cases, +125% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 17,479 (9,707 total cases)
--- 1.5% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 439 (244 total deaths)
--- 27.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 43.0% (23,875 fully vaccinated)
--- 8.3% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 17,479 (9,707 total cases)
--- 1.5% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 439 (244 total deaths)
--- 27.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 43.0% (23,875 fully vaccinated)
--- 8.3% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#41. Calhoun County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 49 (7 new cases, -36% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,804 (2,844 total cases)
--- 15.0% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 341 (49 total deaths)
--- 1.2% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 40.5% (5,822 fully vaccinated)
--- 13.6% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,804 (2,844 total cases)
--- 15.0% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 341 (49 total deaths)
--- 1.2% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 40.5% (5,822 fully vaccinated)
--- 13.6% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#40. Jasper County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 49 (8 new cases, +14% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 20,759 (3,401 total cases)
--- 20.5% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 403 (66 total deaths)
--- 16.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 45.7% (7,483 fully vaccinated)
--- 2.6% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 20,759 (3,401 total cases)
--- 20.5% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 403 (66 total deaths)
--- 16.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 45.7% (7,483 fully vaccinated)
--- 2.6% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#39. Humphreys County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 50 (4 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 16,257 (1,311 total cases)
--- 5.6% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 484 (39 total deaths)
--- 40.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 52.7% (4,249 fully vaccinated)
--- 12.4% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 16,257 (1,311 total cases)
--- 5.6% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 484 (39 total deaths)
--- 40.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 52.7% (4,249 fully vaccinated)
--- 12.4% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#38. Attala County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 50 (9 new cases, +50% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 18,581 (3,377 total cases)
--- 7.9% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 495 (90 total deaths)
--- 43.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 49.2% (8,937 fully vaccinated)
--- 4.9% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 18,581 (3,377 total cases)
--- 7.9% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 495 (90 total deaths)
--- 43.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 49.2% (8,937 fully vaccinated)
--- 4.9% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#37. Montgomery County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 51 (5 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 18,568 (1,815 total cases)
--- 7.8% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 583 (57 total deaths)
--- 69.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 51.6% (5,047 fully vaccinated)
--- 10.0% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 18,568 (1,815 total cases)
--- 7.8% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 583 (57 total deaths)
--- 69.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 51.6% (5,047 fully vaccinated)
--- 10.0% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#36. Bolivar County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 52 (16 new cases, +14% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 21,027 (6,440 total cases)
--- 22.1% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 493 (151 total deaths)
--- 42.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 53.8% (16,485 fully vaccinated)
--- 14.7% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 21,027 (6,440 total cases)
--- 22.1% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 493 (151 total deaths)
--- 42.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 53.8% (16,485 fully vaccinated)
--- 14.7% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#35. Webster County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 52 (5 new cases, +25% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 21,168 (2,051 total cases)
--- 22.9% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 495 (48 total deaths)
--- 43.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 45.0% (4,356 fully vaccinated)
--- 4.1% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 21,168 (2,051 total cases)
--- 22.9% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 495 (48 total deaths)
--- 43.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 45.0% (4,356 fully vaccinated)
--- 4.1% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#34. Neshoba County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 52 (15 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 23,099 (6,726 total cases)
--- 34.1% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 721 (210 total deaths)
--- 109.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 36.6% (10,658 fully vaccinated)
--- 22.0% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 23,099 (6,726 total cases)
--- 34.1% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 721 (210 total deaths)
--- 109.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 36.6% (10,658 fully vaccinated)
--- 22.0% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#33. Leflore County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 53 (15 new cases, +200% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 16,758 (4,723 total cases)
--- 2.7% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 511 (144 total deaths)
--- 48.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 56.9% (16,025 fully vaccinated)
--- 21.3% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 16,758 (4,723 total cases)
--- 2.7% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 511 (144 total deaths)
--- 48.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 56.9% (16,025 fully vaccinated)
--- 21.3% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#32. Jefferson Davis County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 54 (6 new cases, +20% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 15,600 (1,736 total cases)
--- 9.4% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 386 (43 total deaths)
--- 11.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 40.6% (4,515 fully vaccinated)
--- 13.4% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 15,600 (1,736 total cases)
--- 9.4% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 386 (43 total deaths)
--- 11.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 40.6% (4,515 fully vaccinated)
--- 13.4% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#31. Copiah County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 57 (16 new cases, -41% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 16,241 (4,558 total cases)
--- 5.7% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 338 (95 total deaths)
--- 2.0% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 49.2% (13,796 fully vaccinated)
--- 4.9% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 16,241 (4,558 total cases)
--- 5.7% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 338 (95 total deaths)
--- 2.0% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 49.2% (13,796 fully vaccinated)
--- 4.9% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#30. Scott County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 57 (16 new cases, +129% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 16,975 (4,774 total cases)
--- 1.5% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 352 (99 total deaths)
--- 2.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 46.0% (12,929 fully vaccinated)
--- 1.9% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 16,975 (4,774 total cases)
--- 1.5% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 352 (99 total deaths)
--- 2.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 46.0% (12,929 fully vaccinated)
--- 1.9% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#29. Forrest County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 61 (46 new cases, -40% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 18,347 (13,741 total cases)
--- 6.5% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 346 (259 total deaths)
--- 0.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 38.1% (28,535 fully vaccinated)
--- 18.8% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 18,347 (13,741 total cases)
--- 6.5% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 346 (259 total deaths)
--- 0.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 38.1% (28,535 fully vaccinated)
--- 18.8% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#28. Sunflower County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 64 (16 new cases, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 17,121 (4,299 total cases)
--- 0.6% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 422 (106 total deaths)
--- 22.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 48.7% (12,236 fully vaccinated)
--- 3.8% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 17,121 (4,299 total cases)
--- 0.6% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 422 (106 total deaths)
--- 22.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 48.7% (12,236 fully vaccinated)
--- 3.8% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#27. Covington County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 64 (12 new cases, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 23,224 (4,328 total cases)
--- 34.8% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 510 (95 total deaths)
--- 47.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 46.3% (8,625 fully vaccinated)
--- 1.3% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 23,224 (4,328 total cases)
--- 34.8% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 510 (95 total deaths)
--- 47.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 46.3% (8,625 fully vaccinated)
--- 1.3% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#26. Alcorn County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 65 (24 new cases, -59% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 15,863 (5,862 total cases)
--- 7.9% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 290 (107 total deaths)
--- 15.9% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 35.7% (13,204 fully vaccinated)
--- 23.9% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 15,863 (5,862 total cases)
--- 7.9% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 290 (107 total deaths)
--- 15.9% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 35.7% (13,204 fully vaccinated)
--- 23.9% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#25. Lauderdale County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 67 (50 new cases, -29% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 16,525 (12,249 total cases)
--- 4.1% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 437 (324 total deaths)
--- 26.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 46.7% (34,648 fully vaccinated)
--- 0.4% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 16,525 (12,249 total cases)
--- 4.1% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 437 (324 total deaths)
--- 26.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 46.7% (34,648 fully vaccinated)
--- 0.4% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#24. Lawrence County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 72 (9 new cases, +29% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 17,305 (2,178 total cases)
--- 0.5% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 318 (40 total deaths)
--- 7.8% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 50.7% (6,375 fully vaccinated)
--- 8.1% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 17,305 (2,178 total cases)
--- 0.5% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 318 (40 total deaths)
--- 7.8% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 50.7% (6,375 fully vaccinated)
--- 8.1% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#23. Newton County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 76 (16 new cases, +129% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 18,817 (3,955 total cases)
--- 9.2% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 385 (81 total deaths)
--- 11.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 48.3% (10,144 fully vaccinated)
--- 3.0% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 18,817 (3,955 total cases)
--- 9.2% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 385 (81 total deaths)
--- 11.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 48.3% (10,144 fully vaccinated)
--- 3.0% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#22. Lowndes County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 79 (46 new cases, +2% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,261 (11,286 total cases)
--- 11.8% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 329 (193 total deaths)
--- 4.6% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 47.0% (27,528 fully vaccinated)
--- 0.2% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,261 (11,286 total cases)
--- 11.8% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 329 (193 total deaths)
--- 4.6% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 47.0% (27,528 fully vaccinated)
--- 0.2% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#21. Tate County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 81 (23 new cases, -34% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 16,765 (4,748 total cases)
--- 2.7% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 410 (116 total deaths)
--- 18.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 40.7% (11,534 fully vaccinated)
--- 13.2% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 16,765 (4,748 total cases)
--- 2.7% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 410 (116 total deaths)
--- 18.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 40.7% (11,534 fully vaccinated)
--- 13.2% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#20. Kemper County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 82 (8 new cases, +60% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 14,874 (1,449 total cases)
--- 13.6% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 421 (41 total deaths)
--- 22.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 41.0% (3,996 fully vaccinated)
--- 12.6% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 14,874 (1,449 total cases)
--- 13.6% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 421 (41 total deaths)
--- 22.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 41.0% (3,996 fully vaccinated)
--- 12.6% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#19. DeSoto County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 83 (153 new cases, -42% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 17,931 (33,162 total cases)
--- 4.1% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 234 (432 total deaths)
--- 32.2% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 48.5% (89,626 fully vaccinated)
--- 3.4% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 17,931 (33,162 total cases)
--- 4.1% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 234 (432 total deaths)
--- 32.2% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 48.5% (89,626 fully vaccinated)
--- 3.4% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#18. Benton County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 85 (7 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 18,477 (1,526 total cases)
--- 7.3% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 472 (39 total deaths)
--- 36.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 46.9% (3,872 fully vaccinated)
--- 0.0% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 18,477 (1,526 total cases)
--- 7.3% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 472 (39 total deaths)
--- 36.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 46.9% (3,872 fully vaccinated)
--- 0.0% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#17. Panola County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 91 (31 new cases, -28% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,730 (6,746 total cases)
--- 14.5% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 392 (134 total deaths)
--- 13.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 42.9% (14,671 fully vaccinated)
--- 8.5% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,730 (6,746 total cases)
--- 14.5% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 392 (134 total deaths)
--- 13.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 42.9% (14,671 fully vaccinated)
--- 8.5% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#16. Tunica County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 93 (9 new cases, -10% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 16,944 (1,632 total cases)
--- 1.6% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 405 (39 total deaths)
--- 17.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 46.2% (4,454 fully vaccinated)
--- 1.5% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 16,944 (1,632 total cases)
--- 1.6% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 405 (39 total deaths)
--- 17.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 46.2% (4,454 fully vaccinated)
--- 1.5% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#15. Marshall County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 111 (39 new cases, -5% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 18,850 (6,653 total cases)
--- 9.4% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 400 (141 total deaths)
--- 15.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 48.8% (17,238 fully vaccinated)
--- 4.1% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 18,850 (6,653 total cases)
--- 9.4% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 400 (141 total deaths)
--- 15.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 48.8% (17,238 fully vaccinated)
--- 4.1% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#14. Yalobusha County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 116 (14 new cases, -30% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 20,127 (2,437 total cases)
--- 16.8% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 388 (47 total deaths)
--- 12.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 60.9% (7,373 fully vaccinated)
--- 29.9% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 20,127 (2,437 total cases)
--- 16.8% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 388 (47 total deaths)
--- 12.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 60.9% (7,373 fully vaccinated)
--- 29.9% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#13. Lafayette County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 120 (65 new cases, +38% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 16,341 (8,827 total cases)
--- 5.1% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 265 (143 total deaths)
--- 23.2% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 50.9% (27,480 fully vaccinated)
--- 8.5% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 16,341 (8,827 total cases)
--- 5.1% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 265 (143 total deaths)
--- 23.2% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 50.9% (27,480 fully vaccinated)
--- 8.5% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#12. Lee County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 132 (113 new cases, -32% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,006 (16,238 total cases)
--- 10.3% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 283 (242 total deaths)
--- 18.0% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 40.2% (34,357 fully vaccinated)
--- 14.3% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,006 (16,238 total cases)
--- 10.3% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 283 (242 total deaths)
--- 18.0% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 40.2% (34,357 fully vaccinated)
--- 14.3% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#11. Tippah County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 132 (29 new cases, -52% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 22,267 (4,902 total cases)
--- 29.3% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 372 (82 total deaths)
--- 7.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 38.7% (8,528 fully vaccinated)
--- 17.5% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 22,267 (4,902 total cases)
--- 29.3% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 372 (82 total deaths)
--- 7.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 38.7% (8,528 fully vaccinated)
--- 17.5% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#10. Monroe County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 139 (49 new cases, +4% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,826 (6,989 total cases)
--- 15.1% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 508 (179 total deaths)
--- 47.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 46.9% (16,520 fully vaccinated)
--- 0.0% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,826 (6,989 total cases)
--- 15.1% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 508 (179 total deaths)
--- 47.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 46.9% (16,520 fully vaccinated)
--- 0.0% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#9. Franklin County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 143 (11 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 16,193 (1,249 total cases)
--- 6.0% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 376 (29 total deaths)
--- 9.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 43.9% (3,387 fully vaccinated)
--- 6.4% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 16,193 (1,249 total cases)
--- 6.0% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 376 (29 total deaths)
--- 9.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 43.9% (3,387 fully vaccinated)
--- 6.4% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#8. Prentiss County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 151 (38 new cases, +9% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,932 (5,008 total cases)
--- 15.7% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 334 (84 total deaths)
--- 3.2% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 39.8% (9,990 fully vaccinated)
--- 15.1% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,932 (5,008 total cases)
--- 15.7% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 334 (84 total deaths)
--- 3.2% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 39.8% (9,990 fully vaccinated)
--- 15.1% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#7. Pontotoc County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 159 (51 new cases, -16% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 21,663 (6,970 total cases)
--- 25.8% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 339 (109 total deaths)
--- 1.7% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 38.6% (12,410 fully vaccinated)
--- 17.7% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 21,663 (6,970 total cases)
--- 25.8% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 339 (109 total deaths)
--- 1.7% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 38.6% (12,410 fully vaccinated)
--- 17.7% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#6. Carroll County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 181 (18 new cases, +64% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 17,533 (1,744 total cases)
--- 1.8% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 412 (41 total deaths)
--- 19.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 38.0% (3,778 fully vaccinated)
--- 19.0% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 17,533 (1,744 total cases)
--- 1.8% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 412 (41 total deaths)
--- 19.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 38.0% (3,778 fully vaccinated)
--- 19.0% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#5. Chickasaw County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 181 (31 new cases, -14% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 18,318 (3,133 total cases)
--- 6.3% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 392 (67 total deaths)
--- 13.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 44.8% (7,669 fully vaccinated)
--- 4.5% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 18,318 (3,133 total cases)
--- 6.3% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 392 (67 total deaths)
--- 13.6% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 44.8% (7,669 fully vaccinated)
--- 4.5% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#4. Adams County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 254 (78 new cases, +271% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 15,528 (4,766 total cases)
--- 9.9% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 407 (125 total deaths)
--- 18.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 49.6% (15,232 fully vaccinated)
--- 5.8% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 15,528 (4,766 total cases)
--- 9.9% less cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 407 (125 total deaths)
--- 18.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 49.6% (15,232 fully vaccinated)
--- 5.8% higher vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#3. Union County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 281 (81 new cases, +23% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 21,995 (6,338 total cases)
--- 27.7% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 337 (97 total deaths)
--- 2.3% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 36.6% (10,545 fully vaccinated)
--- 22.0% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 21,995 (6,338 total cases)
--- 27.7% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 337 (97 total deaths)
--- 2.3% less deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 36.6% (10,545 fully vaccinated)
--- 22.0% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#2. Itawamba County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 282 (66 new cases, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 20,646 (4,829 total cases)
--- 19.9% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 457 (107 total deaths)
--- 32.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 32.4% (7,577 fully vaccinated)
--- 30.9% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 20,646 (4,829 total cases)
--- 19.9% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 457 (107 total deaths)
--- 32.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 32.4% (7,577 fully vaccinated)
--- 30.9% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
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#1. Tishomingo County, MS
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 377 (73 new cases, +115% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,693 (3,817 total cases)
--- 14.3% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 480 (93 total deaths)
--- 39.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 36.1% (6,991 fully vaccinated)
--- 23.0% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 19,693 (3,817 total cases)
--- 14.3% more cases per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 480 (93 total deaths)
--- 39.1% more deaths per 100k residents than Mississippi
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 36.1% (6,991 fully vaccinated)
--- 23.0% lower vaccination rate than Mississippi
