Jackson County Health Data

Jackson County has a health score of 24/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #54 out of 67 counties in Florida (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Jackson County is 71.9 years. The Florida state average is 75.8 years, making Jackson County below the state average.

Jackson County's health score of 24/100 is below the Florida average of 42/100. Life expectancy is 71.9 years vs. the state average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 11.5% vs. 14.4% statewide.

Key health factors for Jackson County include: life expectancy (71.9 years), uninsured rate (11.5%), and primary care physician access (32:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 158:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 24/100 ("Below Average"), Jackson County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Florida. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.9 years. 11.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Jackson County's health score of 24/100 is below the Florida average of 42/100. The uninsured rate of 11.5% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.