Jackson County Health Data
Jackson County, Oklahoma
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
State avg 72.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
State avg 15.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
73
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
251
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.0%
State avg 22.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 72.6 per 100K
Dentists
4.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.0
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 | 41.1% | 41.1% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.2% | 12.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.3% | 37.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.0% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.7% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% | 15.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.0% | 32.7% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.5% | 76.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.2% | 53.4% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.9% | 66.9% | 73.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.0% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jackson County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Jackson County Primary Care Access Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Jackson County, Oklahoma.
Jackson County maintains a primary care provider ratio of 73 per 100,000 residents, a figure that stands above the national median of 70 per 100,000. This availability of clinicians distinguishes the county from many regional neighbors. Data from the NPPES also indicates a mental health provider ratio of 251 per 100,000, which aligns closely with the national median of 250. Despite these provider levels, health outcomes show a life expectancy of 73.0 years, slightly higher than the Oklahoma average of 72.7 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Furthermore, 22.0% of adults in Jackson County report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 14.1%, which is lower than the state average of 15.3% but higher than the national rate 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.