Jackson County Health Data
Jackson County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
14.8%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
60.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 67.9 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
52.7
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 | 37.7% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.1% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.3% | 16.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.5% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.1% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.2% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.1% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.3% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.7 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
Mental Health Provider Ratios in Jackson County Trail National Trends
Health data brief for Jackson County, Kansas.
Jackson County has 60 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is considerably lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county's primary care provider ratio is 68 per 100,000, which is close to the national median of 70 per 100,000. In terms of health outcomes, life expectancy in the county is 75.4 years, matching the state average but remaining below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 10.3%, similar to the national average of 10% and slightly lower than the Kansas state average of 11.5%. Furthermore, 14.8% of adults report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. 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.