Jackson County Health Data
Jackson County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
9
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
25.4%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 8.5 per 100K
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 | 39.0% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.8% | 12.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.0% | 37.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 32.6% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 23.6% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.6% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.7% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.9% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.1% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.7% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.8% | 40.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jackson County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Jackson County Primary Care Provider Ratio Among State Lows
Health data brief for Jackson County, Tennessee.
Jackson County has 9 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure substantially lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The uninsured rate in the county is 13.8%, which is higher than the Tennessee average of 11.9% and the national average of 10%. Residents report a poor or fair health rate of 25.4%, which is higher than the national mark of 17%. Life expectancy is 71.9 years, slightly lower than the Tennessee average of 72.4 years and shorter than the national average of 77 years. Mental health provider data was not reported for this county. These metrics highlight differences between local health resources and national health trends. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Jackson County, Tennessee
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.