Jackson County Health Data
Jackson County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
41/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
64
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.8%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 56.0 per 100K
Dentists
5.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
39.7
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 | 32.5% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 6.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 5.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.9% | 21.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.4% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 5.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.9% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.7% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.2% | 73.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.0% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jackson County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Jackson County Life Expectancy Surpasses Georgia Average
Health data brief for Jackson County, Georgia.
Residents of Jackson County have a life expectancy of 75.1 years, which is nearly two years longer than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years but remains below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for the county is 13.6%, lower than the state average of 15.0% but higher than the national average of 10%. Healthcare provider ratios include 56 primary care providers and 64 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are lower than national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Approximately 18.8% of the population reports poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. Explore state-level health data from the CDC.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Jackson County, Georgia
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Jackson County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.