Jackson County Health Data
Jackson County, Oregon
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
20.1%
State avg 18.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 96.1 per 100K
Dentists
4.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.6
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 | 33.0% | 35.5% | 37.6% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% | 30.2% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 27.9% | 27.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.4% | 14.0% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 17.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.3% | 21.1% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.8% | 70.1% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.4% | 61.7% | 57.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.0% | 75.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.8% | 32.8% | 37.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jackson County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Poor and Fair Health Reports in Jackson County Exceed National Figures
Health data brief for Jackson County, Oregon.
About 20.1% of adults report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national typical rate of 17%. The life expectancy for the county is 77.3 years, which is similar to the state mark of 77.0 years and the national figure of 77 years. There are 96 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is 721 per 100,000, which is nearly triple the national median of 250 per 100,000. The uninsured rate is 7.7%, lower than the state mark of 8.1% and the national 10% benchmark. These statistics are compiled from the most recent federal health surveys and registry records. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Jackson County, Oregon
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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.