Jackson County Health Data
Jackson County, Colorado
Health Score
27/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
17.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
17.1%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
73
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
382
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Jackson County, Colorado
Jackson County's health data remains unclear
Jackson County's life expectancy isn't available, limiting direct national comparison, but its 19.5% poor/fair health rate is the worst among these eight counties—nearly 2.5 times the national average. The 17.1% uninsured rate is also among the highest, suggesting significant access barriers.
Highest uninsured rate in analysis
Jackson County's 17.1% uninsured rate far exceeds Colorado's 9.7% state average, and its 19.5% poor/fair health rate signals acute wellness challenges. Without life expectancy data, the full health picture is incomplete, but these indicators suggest Jackson faces the state's most pressing healthcare access crisis.
Struggling with coverage and health outcomes
Jackson's 19.5% poor/fair health rate matches only Kiowa County in severity and far exceeds mountain peers like Grand (12.1%) and Gunnison (10.7%). The 17.1% uninsured rate dwarfs neighboring counties, indicating Jackson's unique and urgent coverage challenge.
Strong mental health access amid access gaps
Jackson County offers 73 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and an exceptional 382 mental health providers per 100,000—the highest mental health capacity in this group. Despite this provider strength, 17.1% of residents remain uninsured, suggesting affordability or awareness barriers.
Jackson families must prioritize coverage now
With 17.1% of residents uninsured, Jackson County faces a coverage crisis that demands immediate action. Contact Colorado's Division of Insurance, call 2-1-1, or visit healthcare.gov to explore Medicaid expansion, marketplace subsidies, and emergency care options.
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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.