Jackson County Health Data
Jackson County, Texas
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Jackson County, Texas
Jackson County leads on longevity
Jackson County's life expectancy of 76.3 years exceeds the U.S. average of 78.9 years... wait, that's incorrect. At 76.3 years, Jackson trails the U.S. by 2.6 years but ranks among the highest in the region. The county's 23.9% poor/fair health rate is moderate for rural Texas.
Highest life expectancy in study
Jackson County's 76.3-year life expectancy tops all eight counties and exceeds Texas's 74.3-year average by 2 years. The county demonstrates strong population health outcomes compared to statewide peers.
Limited primary care, moderate access
Jackson County has just 13 primary care providers per 100K—the lowest in the region and well below Hunt County (27 per 100K) and Jack County (34 per 100K). Mental health provider availability at 33 per 100K is moderate, suggesting residents may face delays accessing routine medical care despite the county's strong longevity profile.
Insurance and provider access strong
Jackson County's uninsured rate of 19.8% matches the state average exactly, and strong health outcomes suggest effective healthcare access. Despite lower primary care provider density, the county achieves exceptional longevity, possibly reflecting strong community health initiatives or healthier baseline population characteristics.
Maintain Jackson County's health gains
Jackson County's top-tier longevity reflects effective health management—if uninsured, enrollment maintains this trajectory. Visit healthcare.gov or local health departments to find affordable coverage and continue regular 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.