Jackson County Health Data
Jackson County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
93/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.7 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
10
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
81
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.5%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 10.0 per 100K
Dentists
10.0
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 | 36.1% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% | 28.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.5% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.8% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% | 20.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.9% | 72.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.8% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.2% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.6% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.9% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts better 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
Jackson County Primary Care Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Jackson County, Minnesota.
Jackson County reports a primary care provider ratio of 10 per 100,000 residents, significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is also lower than national benchmarks, with 81 providers per 100,000 compared to the national median of 250. Despite these provider ratios, the county's life expectancy is 79.7 years, which exceeds the state average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 5.5%, lower than the Minnesota average of 6.0% and the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 12.5% of adults report poor or fair health, below the national average of 17%. These statistics provide a quantified view of local health outcomes and clinical resources. 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.