Jackson County Health Data
Jackson County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
48/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
84
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
310
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.6%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 84.4 per 100K
Dentists
9.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.2
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 | 37.2% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.8% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.0% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 17.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.2% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.1% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.0% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 7.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.7% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 19.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 4.6 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
Mental Health Provider Ratio Above National Median in Jackson County
Health data brief for Jackson County, Missouri.
Mental health providers in Jackson County number 310 per 100,000 residents, a rate that is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also has 84 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is higher than the national median of 70. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.8 years, slightly higher than the Missouri average of 74.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 11.1%, which is lower than the state average of 12.5% but higher than the national average of 10%. About 17.6% of adults report poor or fair health, which is similar to the 17% national average. 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.