Jackson County Health Data
Jackson County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
90
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
173
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.3%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 90.0 per 100K
Dentists
4.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.3
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 | 40.2% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 9.7% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.8% | 24.6% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.1% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.5% | 27.0% | 27.0% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.3% | 74.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.3% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.1% | 78.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jackson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.4% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 2.3 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 Life Expectancy Trails Wisconsin State Average
Health data brief for Jackson County, Wisconsin.
Residents in Jackson County have a life expectancy of 76.4 years, which is shorter than the Wisconsin state average of 77.8 years and the national average of 77 years. Data shows that 17.3% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is slightly above the national average of 17%. Regarding health insurance, 7.1% of residents are uninsured, which is higher than the state average of 7.0% but lower than the national 10% rate. The county features 90 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 70. There are 173 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. Explore state-level data.
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.