Jackson County Health Data
Jackson County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
331
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.9%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 43.1 per 100K
Dentists
3.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
46.0
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 | 44.5% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.0% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 29.9% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.3% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.3% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.6% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.1% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.4% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.4% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jackson County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Jackson County Exceeds National Median for Mental Health Providers
Health data brief for Jackson County, Ohio.
Jackson County reports 331 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. However, the county’s primary care provider ratio is 43 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in Jackson County is 71.2 years, more than five years shorter than the national average of 77 and below the state average of 74.8 years. The percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health is 21.9%, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 8.5%, which is higher than the state average of 7.5% but below the national average of 10%. 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.