Jackson County Health Data
Jackson County, Indiana
Health Score
45/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
67
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
99
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Jackson County, Indiana
Jackson County matches Indiana's state average
At 75.1 years, Jackson County's life expectancy is exactly on Indiana's state average but still 3.8 years below the U.S. average of 78.9 years. More than 1 in 5 residents (21.8%) report poor or fair health, suggesting uncontrolled chronic disease despite state-level longevity.
Average health outcomes, high uninsured rate
Jackson County matches Indiana's 75.1-year life expectancy but trails on insurance access with an 8.6% uninsured rate versus Indiana's 8.4% average. The 21.8% poor/fair health rate is one of the highest in this county group, signaling acute health challenges.
Best primary care access in the region
Jackson County leads all eight counties with 67 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding Henry County (41), Jasper County (24), and Jay County (30). With 99 mental health providers per 100K, mental health access is moderate, creating an imbalance that prioritizes family medicine over psychiatry.
Excellent doctor access, worse health reports
Jackson County's 67 primary care providers per 100K is the highest in this group, yet 21.8% of residents report poor or fair health—suggesting that access alone doesn't guarantee good outcomes. The 8.6% uninsured rate is slightly above state average, likely contributing to delayed care and worsening self-reported health.
Uninsured residents need coverage now
Jackson County's 8.6% uninsured rate means nearly 1 in 12 residents lack health insurance—higher than Indiana's average. Head to healthcare.gov, explore Medicaid eligibility, or contact your employer's benefits office to secure affordable coverage and access Jackson County's strong network of primary care providers.
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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.