Jackson County Health Data
Jackson County, Kansas
Health Score
60/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
68
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Jackson County, Kansas
Jackson matches national standards
Jackson County's 75.4-year life expectancy aligns with the U.S. average of 76.4 years, placing it among healthier American communities. With 14.8% reporting poor or fair health and solid provider access across both primary care (68 per 100K) and mental health (60 per 100K), the county maintains balanced health infrastructure. Still, a one-in-ten uninsured rate leaves room for improvement.
Right at Kansas's midline
Jackson County's 75.4-year life expectancy exactly matches the Kansas state average, placing it squarely in the middle of health outcomes statewide. Its 14.8% poor/fair health rate aligns with state norms, and 10.3% uninsured—just below the 11.5% state average—suggests reasonable healthcare access. Jackson represents a stable, average Kansas health profile.
Solid performer in its region
Jackson County's 75.4-year life expectancy edges out Hodgeman County (72.1 years) by over three years, though it trails Haskell County (78.9 years) by 3.5 years. Its 14.8% poor/fair health rate sits between Hodgeman's 14.7% and Haskell's 19.6%, marking it as a regional middle ground. With 68 primary care and 60 mental health providers per 100K, Jackson offers comparable access to Jackson County neighbors.
Coverage near parity, access steady
Jackson's 10.3% uninsured rate ranks slightly better than the state average of 11.5%, meaning most residents have insurance coverage. The county provides 68 primary care providers and 60 mental health providers per 100K, offering reasonable access to both acute and behavioral health services. These balanced resources support a stable, if unremarkable, health system.
Keep coverage strong and steady
Jackson County's near-average coverage is a foundation to build on, not a finish line. Visit healthcare.gov to review your current plan and explore options for better coverage, lower costs, or added benefits. Staying continuously insured ensures you catch health problems early and avoid costly gaps in 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.