Jackson County Health Data
Jackson County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
51/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
162
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
472
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.1%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
43.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 161.7 per 100K
Dentists
5.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.0
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 | 42.8% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.5% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.1% | 23.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.1% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.6% | 75.6% | 74.9% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.1% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 5.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.6% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 18.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.8% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 2.6 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 Reports Elevated Poor and Fair Health Rates
Health data brief for Jackson County, Illinois.
In Jackson County, 21.1% of residents report being in poor or fair health. This rate is higher than the national average of 17%. The county has a mental health provider ratio of 472 per 100,000 and a primary care provider ratio of 162 per 100,000, both of which are higher than the national medians of 250 and 70, respectively. Life expectancy is 74.9 years, which is lower than the Illinois average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 7.2%, which is higher than the state average of 6.3% but lower than the national average 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.