Jackson County Health Data
Jackson County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
21.8%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
45.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 67.3 per 100K
Dentists
13.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.3
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 | 39.4% | 39.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.8% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.2% | 26.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.4% | 17.6% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.9% | 77.6% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.9% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.4% | 74.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.1% | 37.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
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 mental health provider ratio trails national benchmarks
Health data brief for Jackson County, Indiana.
Jackson County reports 99 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county primary care provider ratio of 67 per 100,000 is closer to the national median of 70 per 100,000. In terms of population health outcomes, the average life expectancy in Jackson County is 75.1 years, matching the Indiana state average but remaining lower than the national average of 77 years. Data from the county shows that 21.8% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Additionally, the uninsured rate is 8.6%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 8.4% and 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.