Jackson County Health Data
Jackson County, Oregon
Health Score
60/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
96
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
721
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Jackson County, Oregon
Jackson near national health average
Jackson County's life expectancy of 77.3 years slightly exceeds the U.S. average of 76.4 years, but 20.1% of residents report poor or fair health—above the national rate of 16.1%. For a county of its size, Jackson shows mixed health signals with longevity offset by notable health challenges.
Slightly above state life expectancy
Jackson County's 77.3-year life expectancy edges past Oregon's state average of 77.0 years by 0.3 years, but its 20.1% poor/fair health rate ranks among the state's highest. The 7.7% uninsured rate is nearly aligned with the state average of 8.1%, leaving coverage gaps in a county facing health disparities.
Matches Douglas in health burden
Jackson and Douglas counties show parallel health profiles, with nearly identical poor/fair health rates (20.1% vs. 20.3%), but Jackson has better primary care access with 96 providers per 100K versus Douglas's 64. Jackson's 721 mental health providers per 100K exceed Douglas's 424, suggesting stronger behavioral health infrastructure.
Adequate providers, high health burden
Jackson County has 96 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 721 mental health providers per 100K, yet 20.1% report poor or fair health—the second-highest rate in the examined counties. This mismatch suggests that provider availability alone cannot solve Jackson's underlying population health challenges.
Insurance opens the door to care
With 1 in 5 Jackson County residents reporting poor health, accessing preventive and chronic care is essential—yet 7.7% still lack coverage. Contact Jackson County Health and Human Services or visit healthcare.gov to explore Oregon Health Plan and marketplace options, ensuring you can work with local providers on health improvement.
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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.