Health Profile of Jacksonville, Arkansas
Jacksonville 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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B
Jacksonville Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Jacksonville | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.7 | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 12.5% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.6% | 22.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Jacksonville is 74.7 years, about 0.8 years shorter than the Arkansas average of 75.5 years. The uninsured rate is 12.5%, higher than the Arkansas average of 9.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 18.6% of residents, lower than the Arkansas average of 22.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
6,729 residents in Jacksonville are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 307 112 men · 195 women
- 75–84 908 328 men · 579 women
- 65–74 1,673 740 men · 933 women
- 50–64 3,842 1,918 men · 1,923 women
Younger residents
5,966 residents in Jacksonville are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,737 882 boys · 855 girls
- 7–12 1,775 995 boys · 781 girls
- 3–7 1,417 756 boys · 661 girls
- 0–3 1,037 517 boys · 520 girls
About 1,253 residents in Jacksonville (5.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Jacksonville | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 13.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.0% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.8% | 8.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.9% | 39.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Jacksonville is about 33% lower than in Arkansas. The rate of cancer in Jacksonville is about 29% lower than in Arkansas. The rate of diabetes in Jacksonville is about 28% lower than in Arkansas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Jacksonville | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.9% | 23.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 13.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 28.4% | 33.0% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Jacksonville is about 30% higher than in Arkansas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 37,346 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 410,811 minutes a day and 149.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Jacksonville is 74.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.82 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 | Jacksonville | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.19 | 7.47 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Jacksonville is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Jacksonville, AR Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Jacksonville, AR compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, AR | 24,180 | 74.7 yrs #2/3 | 12.5% #3/3 | 34.9% #2/3 |
| Sherwood, AR | 30,507 | 77.1 yrs | 5.6% | 33.1% |
| North Little Rock, AR | 58,195 | 74.3 yrs | 10.6% | 39.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Jacksonville, Arkansas has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Arkansas, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Jacksonville, Arkansas.
What is the health grade for Jacksonville, Arkansas?
Jacksonville, Arkansas has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Jacksonville, Arkansas?
People in Jacksonville, Arkansas can expect to live 74.7 years on average, 0.8 years shorter than the Arkansas average of 75.5.
What percentage of Jacksonville, Arkansas residents are uninsured?
12.5% of residents in Jacksonville, Arkansas have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 3.5 points above the Arkansas rate of 9.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Jacksonville, Arkansas?
34.9% of adults in Jacksonville, Arkansas are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.1 points below the Arkansas rate of 39.0%.
Which health problem stands out most in Jacksonville, Arkansas?
Compared with Arkansas as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 18.2%, about 30% higher than the Arkansas rate of 13.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Jacksonville, Arkansas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 37,346 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 410,811 minutes a day and 149.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Jacksonville is 74.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.82 lifetimes a year.
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