Jackson County Health Data
Jackson County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.5 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
107
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.5%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 35.7 per 100K
Dentists
23.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.0
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 | 43.9% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.7% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.4% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.9% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.5% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 38.5% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.5% | 77.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 45.3% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.8% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.9% | 20.7% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.3% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jackson County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Jackson County life expectancy trails state and national levels
Health data brief for Jackson County, Arkansas.
Life expectancy in Jackson County is 70.5 years, a figure lower than the 72.3-year state average and the 77-year national average. The county reports 36 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is roughly half the national median of 70. In contrast, the uninsured rate is 9.2%, lower than the 9.9% Arkansas rate and the 10% national average. Mental health provider access is 107 per 100,000, compared to a 250 per 100,000 national median. About 27.5% of adults rate their health as poor or fair, which is higher than the 17% national average. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.