State detail
Mississippi Department of Health, Office of Rural Health and Primary Care · Official RHTP site ↗
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2 verified open opportunities currently available for this state, including nationwide programs.
State-issued funding with eligibility and program requirements specific to Mississippi.
The position supports Mississippi's effort to create a statewide health information exchange network that enables secure, real-time sharing of clinical and public health data, improves care coordination, enhances emergency response capabilities, and strengthens healthcare outcomes for residents across the state.
Verified Oct 9, 2026
Support transformative, innovative approaches in rural health communities through cross-sector collaboration.
Verified Oct 9, 2026
The Workforce Expansion Initiative (WEI) is Mississippi’s effort to grow, support, and sustain the rural healthcare workforce—so communities have the providers and support staff they need, when they need them.
Verified Oct 9, 2026
Mississippi will expand access to crisis mental health services in rural communities.
Verified Oct 9, 2026
The State of Mississippi, through the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), seeks proposals from qualified vendors to conduct a comprehensive assessment of Mississippi's statewide prehospital medicine environment (emergency medical services - EMS) and to develop a practical, evidence-informed plan for regionalized EMS services.
Verified Oct 9, 2026
The Rural Capital Care Gap Closure is part of the BRIDGE Initiative.
Verified Oct 9, 2026
Telehealth Hub Connectivity, Equipment & Education Grant Program is part of the TAPS Iniative.
Verified Oct 9, 2026
Rural Provider Technology Grant Program is part of the HTAM Initiative.
Verified Oct 9, 2026
Source coverage last succeeded Oct 9, 2026. Opportunity details remain subject to the official solicitation.
Mississippi has 1 Rural Health Transformation Program document tracked from official sources. Tracked records include award announcements.
1 RHTP record tracked for Mississippi; award activity detected.
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Selected to help interpret Mississippi opportunity status and source details.
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Read the guide →The newest official files connected to this state profile.
Oct 9, 2026 · Application · PDF
Oct 9, 2026 · Application · PDF
Oct 9, 2026 · Application · PDF
Oct 9, 2026 · Application · PDF
Oct 9, 2026 · Other · PDF
Oct 9, 2026 · Announcement · PDF
No upcoming events tracked for Mississippi.
State context
Key population, access, and health indicators with their source context.
Total population
2,961,279
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census
Confidence: Reference snapshot
2020 Census resident population; re-verify against the latest release.
Rural population
1,569,478
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census (urban/rural)
Confidence: Reference snapshot
Derived: total population × rural share.
Rural %
53%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census (urban/rural)
Confidence: Reference snapshot
Share of population classified rural in the 2020 Census.
Poverty rate
19.4%
Source: Census ACS5 2024
Confidence: high
S1701_C03_001E poverty percentage.
Uninsured rate
12%
Source: Census ACS5 2024
Confidence: high
DP03_0119PE uninsured percentage.
Median household income
$53K
Source: Census ACS5 2024
Confidence: high
B19013_001E median household income.
Critical access hospitals
31
Source: Flex Monitoring Team, Critical Access Hospital locations
Confidence: Reference snapshot
Critical Access Hospitals located in the state; re-verify periodically.
FQHCs
21
Source: HRSA GIS REST
Confidence: high
FQHC count from HRSA GIS sample.
Rural health clinics
180
Source: HRSA GIS REST
Confidence: high
Rural health clinic count from HRSA GIS sample.
Medically underserved areas
70
Source: HRSA GIS REST
Confidence: high
Medically underserved area count from HRSA GIS sample.
Primary care HPSAs
110
Source: HRSA GIS REST
Confidence: high
Primary care HPSA count from HRSA GIS sample.
Dental HPSAs
90
Source: HRSA GIS REST
Confidence: high
Dental HPSA count from HRSA GIS sample.
Mental health HPSAs
100
Source: HRSA GIS REST
Confidence: high
Mental health HPSA count from HRSA GIS sample.
Compared with the national average · CDC PLACES
National avg: 11% · Above national avg
National avg: 11.5% · Above national avg
National avg: 33.9% · Above national avg
National avg: 14.4% · Above national avg
National avg: 32.3% · Above national avg
National avg: 25.3% · Above national avg
National avg: 6.1% · Above national avg
National avg: 3.3% · Above national avg
| County | Population | Poverty | Uninsured | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,742 | 21.6% | 12.4% | $48.5K |
| Harrison County | 208,080 | 16.8% | 13.1% | $53.6K |
