Jackson County Health Data
Jackson County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
36/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
180
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.4%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 45.8 per 100K
Dentists
3.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.8
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 | 40.5% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.8% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.8% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.4% | 20.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.5% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.4% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 6.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.3% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 10.5% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.5% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.6% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.2% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jackson County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life expectancy in Jackson County exceeds state average
Health data brief for Jackson County, Mississippi.
Life expectancy in Jackson County is 73.5 years, which is 2.6 years higher than the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years, though it remains below the national average of 77 years. Approximately 19.4% of residents report poor or fair health, which is closer to the national average of 17% than many surrounding counties. The uninsured rate is 12.5%, lower than the state average of 13.9% but higher than the national 10%. Jackson County has 46 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 180 mental health providers per 100,000, both of which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. 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.