Jack County Health Data
Jack County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
27/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.3%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.4%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 34.4 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 Jack County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jack | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.9% | 37.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.4% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.5% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jack | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.7% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.5% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jack | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.4% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.8% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jack | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.7% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jack County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Ratio in Jack County Among Lowest Nationwide
Health data brief for Jack County, Texas.
Jack County has a mental health provider ratio of 23 per 100,000 residents, significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This is the county’s most standout health metric. The life expectancy in Jack County is 75.0 years, which is slightly higher than the Texas state average of 74.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, the uninsured rate is 22.3%, exceeding both the state average of 19.8% and the national average of 10%. Data indicates that 21.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Primary care availability is recorded at 34 providers per 100,000, roughly half of the national median of 70. Explore state-level data for a broader comparison of clinical provider access across Texas.
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.