Jackson County Health Data
Jackson County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
18/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.9 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.0%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
34.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 51.2 per 100K
Dentists
11.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.6
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Jackson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.1% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.6% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 28.2% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.4% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.6% | 30.8% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.8% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.0% | 52.5% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.4% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.3% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.1% | 41.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jackson County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Jackson County Trails Behind State and National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Jackson County, Alabama.
Life expectancy in Jackson County is 70.9 years, falling below both the Alabama average of 72.1 years and the national average of 77 years. The county also reports an uninsured rate of 13.0%, which is higher than the state average of 11.1% and the national rate of 10%. Approximately 24.0% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, exceeding the national average of 17%. Access to care includes 51 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 56 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Both of these ratios are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250 per 100,000, respectively. These statistics are derived from current CDC and U.S. Census Bureau data. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.