Health Profile of Jackson, Michigan
Jackson 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 Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Jackson | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.5 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.6% | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 22.6% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Jackson is 73.5 years, about 4.8 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 8.6%, higher than the Michigan average of 4.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 22.6% of residents, higher than the Michigan average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,271 residents in Jackson are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 478 172 men · 307 women
- 75–84 898 370 men · 528 women
- 65–74 2,232 979 men · 1,253 women
- 50–64 5,663 2,511 men · 3,152 women
Younger residents
7,561 residents in Jackson are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,193 1,050 boys · 1,144 girls
- 7–12 2,177 1,104 boys · 1,074 girls
- 3–7 1,805 937 boys · 869 girls
- 0–3 1,385 714 boys · 670 girls
About 1,658 residents in Jackson (5.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Jackson | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.7% | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.6% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.3% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 45.0% | 37.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Jackson is about 25% lower than in Michigan. The rate of obesity in Jackson is about 19% higher than in Michigan.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Jackson | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 27.6% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 18.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.1% | 22.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Jackson is about 32% higher than in Michigan. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Jackson is about 20% higher than in Michigan.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 64,978 cigarettes a day, 1.9 million a month, or 23.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 714,758 minutes a day and 260.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Jackson is 73.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.75 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 | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.92 | 5.89 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Jackson is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Jackson, Michigan has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Michigan, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Jackson, Michigan.
How healthy is Jackson, Michigan?
Jackson, Michigan 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.
What is the average lifespan in Jackson, Michigan?
People in Jackson, Michigan can expect to live 73.5 years on average, 4.8 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3.
What percentage of Jackson, Michigan residents are uninsured?
8.6% of residents in Jackson, Michigan have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 3.7 points above the Michigan rate of 4.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Jackson, Michigan?
45.0% of adults in Jackson, Michigan are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 7.3 points above the Michigan rate of 37.7%.
What health issue is more common in Jackson, Michigan than elsewhere?
Compared with Michigan as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 27.6%, about 32% higher than the Michigan rate of 20.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Jackson, Michigan go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 64,978 cigarettes a day, 1.9 million a month, or 23.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 714,758 minutes a day and 260.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Jackson is 73.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.75 lifetimes a year.
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