Jackson County Health Data
Jackson County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
45/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
94
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.4%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 36.1 per 100K
Dentists
10.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.6
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 | 42.5% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.4% | 13.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.5% | 39.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 32.4% | 32.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.1% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 16.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.2% | 32.6% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.6% | 77.9% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.9% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 5.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.5% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.8% | 23.4% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.9% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 0.9 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
Mental Health Provider Ratios Low in Jackson County
Health data brief for Jackson County, West Virginia.
Jackson County is distinguished by its ratio of 94 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. This is notably lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. For primary care, the county has 36 providers per 100,000, which is approximately half the national median of 70. Residents in Jackson County have a life expectancy of 73.2 years, which sits above the state average of 72.2 years but below the national benchmark of 77 years. The reported rate of poor or fair health is 21.4%, higher than the national 17% average. Meanwhile, the uninsured rate is 7.1%, which is lower than both the state average of 7.6% and the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.