Jackson County Health Data

Jackson County has a health score of 64/100, rated "Average." It ranks #49 out of 83 counties in Michigan (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Jackson County is 75.1 years. The Michigan state average is 76.3 years, making Jackson County below the state average.

Jackson County's health score of 64/100 is below the Michigan average of 69/100. Life expectancy is 75.1 years vs. the state average of 76.3 years. The uninsured rate is 5.6% vs. 6.4% statewide.

Key health factors for Jackson County include: life expectancy (75.1 years), uninsured rate (5.6%), and primary care physician access (43:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 349:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 64/100 ("Average"), Jackson County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Michigan. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.1 years. 5.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Jackson County's health score of 64/100 is below the Michigan average of 69/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.