Jackson County Health Data
Jackson County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
64/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
349
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.3%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 43.1 per 100K
Dentists
3.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.2
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 | 39.3% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.4% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.0% | 28.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.8% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.2% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.1% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.3% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.6% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.2% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 7.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jackson County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Jackson County uninsured rate lower than state and national figures
Health data brief for Jackson County, Michigan.
Jackson County reports an uninsured rate of 5.6%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 6.4% and the national average of 10%. The county has 349 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250. In contrast, there are 43 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is lower than the national median of 70. The life expectancy in Jackson County is 75.1 years, compared to the state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 18.3% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
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.