Jackson County Health Data
Jackson County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
47/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.7%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
71
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
476
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.0%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 71.4 per 100K
Dentists
7.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.9
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 | 36.7% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 11.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.9% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.1% | 16.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.2% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.8% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.0% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.0% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jackson County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Jackson County Mental Health Provider Density Nearly Doubles National Median
Health data brief for Jackson County, North Carolina.
Jackson County features 476 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is nearly twice the national median of 250 per 100,000. While provider density is high in this sector, the county's uninsured rate stands at 15.7%, which is higher than the North Carolina average of 12.5% and the national rate of 10%. Life expectancy for residents is 76.3 years, which is higher than the state average of 74.4 years but remains below the national average of 77 years. The primary care provider ratio is 71 per 100,000 residents, essentially matching the national median of 70. About 17.0% of the population reports poor or fair health, mirroring the 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.