Health Profile of Jackson County, Alabama
Jackson County Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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C
Jackson County Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Jackson County | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.6 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.3% | 9.2% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 22.6% | 23.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Jackson County is 73.6 years, about 1.1 years shorter than the Alabama average of 74.7 years. The uninsured rate is 10.3%, higher than the Alabama average of 9.2%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 22.6% of residents, lower than the Alabama average of 23.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
21,587 residents in Jackson County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 848 260 men · 589 women
- 75–84 3,279 1,410 men · 1,870 women
- 65–74 6,377 3,040 men · 3,337 women
- 50–64 11,082 5,572 men · 5,510 women
Younger residents
10,587 residents in Jackson County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,429 1,716 boys · 1,714 girls
- 7–12 3,143 1,588 boys · 1,555 girls
- 3–7 2,309 1,152 boys · 1,157 girls
- 0–3 1,705 833 boys · 872 girls
About 4,912 residents in Jackson County (9.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Jackson County | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.5% | 14.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.2% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.6% | 8.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 40.9% | 41.3% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Jackson County are about the same as in Alabama.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Jackson County | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.8% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.0% | 13.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 30.3% | 32.2% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Jackson County are about the same as in Alabama.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 95,610 cigarettes a day, 2.9 million a month, or 34.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.1 million minutes a day and 383.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Jackson County is 73.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.93 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Jackson County | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.95 | 7.76 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Jackson County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Jackson County, AL Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Jackson County, AL is the 3rd largest of the 6 counties compared here, 53,053 residents against a local median of 44,097. Jackson County, AL sits close to the middle of its own neighbourhood. No measure below is more than 15% off the local median, so the choice between these counties turns on things this data does not capture.
The largest of those small differences is uninsured, 8% above the local median at 10.3% against 9.6%. Jackson County, AL has the 4th lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County, AL | 53,053 | 73.6 yrs #6/6 | 10.3% #4/6 | 40.9% #5/6 |
| DeKalb County, AL | 72,266 | 75.0 yrs | 15.5% | 42.0% |
| Franklin County, TN | 44,097 | 75.3 yrs | 7.8% | 38.6% |
| Dade County, GA | 16,136 | 76.3 yrs | 9.6% | 33.6% |
| Marshall County, AL | 99,748 | 74.8 yrs | 12.0% | 40.1% |
| Marion County, TN | 29,249 | 74.4 yrs | 8.3% | 36.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Jackson County, Alabama has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Alabama, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Jackson County, Alabama.
How healthy is Jackson County, Alabama?
Jackson County, Alabama has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
Is Jackson County, Alabama one of the healthiest counties in Alabama?
Jackson County ranks 29th healthiest out of 67 counties in Alabama by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
What is the average lifespan in Jackson County, Alabama?
People in Jackson County, Alabama can expect to live 73.6 years on average, 1.1 years shorter than the Alabama average of 74.7.
How many people lack health insurance in Jackson County, Alabama?
10.3% of residents in Jackson County, Alabama have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 1.1 points above the Alabama rate of 9.2%.
How common is obesity in Jackson County, Alabama?
40.9% of adults in Jackson County, Alabama are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, about the same as the Alabama rate of 41.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Jackson County, Alabama go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 95,610 cigarettes a day, 2.9 million a month, or 34.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.1 million minutes a day and 383.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Jackson County is 73.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.93 lifetimes a year.
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