Jackson County Health Data
Jackson County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
24/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.5%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
32
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
158
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.9%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 31.5 per 100K
Dentists
4.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
39.9
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 | 38.9% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.1% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.2% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.1% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.5% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 17.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.1% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.8% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 45.2% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 8.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.5% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 4.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.4% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.3 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
Nearly one quarter of Jackson County residents report poor health
Health data brief for Jackson County, Florida.
In Jackson County, 23.9% of residents report being in poor or fair health. This is higher than the national figure of 17%. Life expectancy is 71.9 years, compared to the Florida state average of 75.8 years and the national average of 77 years. There are 32 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is less than half the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 158 per 100,000 residents, while the national median is 250. The uninsured rate is 11.5%, which is lower than the Florida state rate of 14.4% but higher than the national rate of 10%. 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.