Jackson County Health Data
Jackson County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
28/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.8%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
13
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.9%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 13.2 per 100K
Dentists
19.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.6
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 | 38.1% | 37.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.1% | 12.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.3% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.5% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.5% | 15.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.2% | 30.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.0% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.0% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.6% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.0% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.6 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 Primary Care Provider Ratio Falls Short of Median
Health data brief for Jackson County, Texas.
Jackson County reports a primary care provider ratio of 13 per 100,000 residents, which is well below the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider gap is the most distinctive data point for the county. The life expectancy for residents is 76.3 years, which is longer than the Texas state average of 74.3 years but slightly shorter than the national average of 77 years. Regarding health status, 23.9% of residents report being in poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 19.8%, which matches the Texas state average but is double the national average of 10%. Additionally, there are 33 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, significantly below the national median of 250. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for details on how provider ratios are calculated.
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.