Jackson County Health Data
Jackson County, Wisconsin
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Jackson County, Wisconsin
Jackson County health trails national average
At 76.4 years, Jackson County residents live about 1.5 years below the U.S. average of 77.9 years. Nearly 17.3% report poor or fair health—above the national average of 17.4%—marking one of the lowest life expectancies in this county group.
Jackson County ranks below state median
Jackson County's 76.4-year life expectancy falls 1.4 years short of Wisconsin's 77.8-year average. This gap suggests residents face health challenges exceeding statewide patterns.
Jackson County faces steeper health challenges
With a 76.4-year life expectancy and 17.3% poor/fair health rate, Jackson County trails nearly all peers—falling well behind Iowa County (79.7 years) and Kewaunee County (79.9 years). Only Juneau County shows comparable health struggles.
Solid provider access, but gaps remain
Jackson County has 90 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, the second-highest in this group, yet the 7.1% uninsured rate slightly exceeds Wisconsin's 7.0%. For some residents, lacking insurance may still block access to these available providers.
Bridge the insurance gap in Jackson County
Over 7% of Jackson County residents are uninsured—above state average and among the highest here. Secure your coverage today at Healthcare.gov to ensure you can use the strong provider network your county has built.
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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.