Jackson County Health Data
Jackson County, Ohio
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Jackson County, Ohio
Jackson County faces significant health challenges
With a life expectancy of 71.2 years, Jackson County residents live nearly 5 years less than the U.S. average of 76.1 years—one of the largest gaps among comparison counties. Roughly one in five (21.9 percent) report poor or fair health, well above the national average of 18 percent. These disparities point to serious obstacles in accessing and affording healthcare.
Jackson ranks among Ohio's lowest performers
Jackson County's 71.2-year life expectancy trails Ohio's 74.8-year average by 3.6 years—the worst performance in the comparison group. The 21.9 percent poor/fair health rate exceeds Ohio's median, indicating higher disease burdens and worse disease management than typical Ohioans. Jackson represents one of Ohio's most challenged health markets.
Strong mental health access can't overcome other barriers
Jackson County offers 43 primary care providers per 100,000—respectable for a rural county—but exceptional mental health access at 331 per 100,000, the highest of any comparison county. Despite this mental health strength, Jackson's overall health outcomes remain poor, suggesting that substance use and behavioral health crises are only part of the challenge. Economic hardship and limited insurance coverage drive broader health disparities.
Uninsurance compounds systemic health gaps
An estimated 8.5 percent of Jackson County residents lack health insurance, above Ohio's 7.5 percent average. When uninsured residents face economic strain and limited income, they skip preventive care entirely—leading to late diagnoses, emergency-room crises, and worse health trajectories. Insurance access alone won't fix Jackson's health crisis, but it's an essential first step.
Jackson County: don't delay getting covered
Jackson County's severe health challenges make insurance coverage essential, not optional. Visit healthcare.gov or call your local health department today to explore Medicaid, marketplace options, and subsidies—coverage can mean the difference between managing health and facing health crises.
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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.