THE LATEST IN MISSISSIPPI DATA
View our past Data Dives, a series of data-focused stories to help break down crucial news and information for Mississippians.
Data Dive: Access to maternity care in Mississippi, by county
More than half the counties in Mississippi are considered maternity care deserts, according to the new report from the March of Dimes.
Data Dive: Health issues facing mothers and children in Mississippi
Black women and babies experience a disproportionate share of the state’s highest-in-the-nation rates of stillbirth, low birth weight, and infant mortality.
Data Dive: Which states tax groceries?
Mississippi is among 13 states that impose levies on food. Its 7% grocery tax is also the highest in the nation.
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Data Dive: Southern states likely to face highest risks of climate change
Southern states are currently facing the highest likelihood of increasing side-effects of climate change, with Mississippi being one of the top five.
Data Dive: Monkeypox in Mississippi explained
Mississippi Today has compiled CDC data to answer frequently asked questions about monkeypox and its presence in Mississippi.
Data Dive: The state of mental health in Mississippi
Mississippi is among the five states with the worst access to mental health care services. Learn more about the state of mental health in 2022.
Data: What do women in the South earn compared to men in 2022?
Mississippi has one of the lowest dollar amount differences between women and men’s earnings. But it still has one of the biggest gender pay gaps at 25.5%.
Data Dive: Omicron’s case surge, at-home test shortage
After a surge of omicron cases and testing mayhem, free rapid antigen at-home tests are available to order from the government at no cost.
Data Dive: States with omicron variant, vaccines among children, booster shot progress
Mississippi is among 23 states with the omicron variant, 15,000 children ages 5-11 are partially vaccinated, and anyone 16 or older can now get a booster.
Data Dive: Mississippi is among at least 27 states suing over Biden business vaccine mandate
Mississippi joins at least 26 other states in opposing Biden’s vaccine mandate, which requires full vaccination by Jan. 4 and more.
Data: What do Southern women earn compared to men in 2021?
With women in Mississippi earning 23% less than men, the state ranks 41st nationally and 13th among its peers, the 17 states of the South.
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