Jackson County Health Data
Jackson County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
9/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
64.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
64.1 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.2%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
72
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.8%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
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 | 41.8% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 17.1% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 6.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.9% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 7.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.9% | 21.9% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 29.8% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 11.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.6% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 9.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.0% | 73.6% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.8% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 13.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.5% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 9.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.6% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.7% | 31.9% | 37.3% | 3.8 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
Jackson County Life Expectancy Significantly Lower Than State Average
Health data brief for Jackson County, South Dakota.
Life expectancy in Jackson County is 64.1 years, which is approximately 13 years shorter than the national average of 77 years and 11 years shorter than the South Dakota state average of 75.4 years. The data from the CDC also indicates that 24.8% of the county's residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is higher than the national benchmark of 17%. Furthermore, the uninsured rate in the county is 16.2%, exceeding the state average of 11.1% and the national rate of 10%. In terms of specialized care, the county has 72 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Jackson County, South Dakota
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Jackson County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.