Jackson County Health Data
Jackson County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
81/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.9 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
114
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.3%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 36.1 per 100K
Dentists
15.4
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 | 40.2% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% | 31.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.2% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.8% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.8% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% | 25.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.7% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.9% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.4% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.0% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jackson County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Jackson County Primary Care Access Trails National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Jackson County, Iowa.
Jackson County records 36 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, which is nearly half of the national median of 70 per 100,000. In comparison, the county’s mental health provider density of 114 per 100,000 also sits significantly below the national median of 250. Residents report a life expectancy of 77.9 years, which is slightly higher than the Iowa state average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 5.2%, lower than the statewide figure of 5.7% and the national average of 10%. Approximately 16.3% of adults in Jackson County report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. These figures reflect health infrastructure and outcomes as recorded in regional data sets provided by federal health agencies. Explore Iowa state-level health data for further context.
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.