Health Profile of Jackson County, Ohio
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 averageAmong the 5 least healthy counties in Ohio
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Jackson County | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.5 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.9% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 20.5% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Jackson County is 73.5 years, about 3.5 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 7.9%, higher than the Ohio average of 6.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 20.5% of residents, higher than the Ohio average of 17.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
11,842 residents in Jackson County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 543 154 men · 389 women
- 75–84 1,597 706 men · 890 women
- 65–74 3,225 1,569 men · 1,657 women
- 50–64 6,478 3,162 men · 3,316 women
Younger residents
7,518 residents in Jackson County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,186 1,080 boys · 1,106 girls
- 7–12 2,223 1,154 boys · 1,068 girls
- 3–7 1,798 936 boys · 862 girls
- 0–3 1,312 652 boys · 659 girls
About 2,592 residents in Jackson County (7.9% 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 County | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.3% | 12.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.8% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.5% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 40.8% | 38.4% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Jackson County are about the same as in Ohio.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Jackson County | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 29.3% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 16.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 34.0% | 28.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Jackson County is about 20% higher than in Ohio. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Jackson County is about 18% higher than in Ohio.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 72,978 cigarettes a day, 2.2 million a month, or 26.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 802,761 minutes a day and 293.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Jackson County is 73.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.59 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 | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.07 | 7.10 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.1 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, OH Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Jackson County, OH is typical in size for this group, 32,650 residents against a local median of 29,068, so the measures below are close to a like for like comparison. The measure that sets Jackson County, OH apart most is uninsured: 7.9%, 39% above the local median of 5.7%. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 3.8% on uninsured, so Jackson County, OH sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Jackson County, OH has the 5th lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County, OH | 32,650 | 73.5 yrs #6/6 | 7.9% #5/6 | 40.8% #4/6 |
| Vinton County, OH | 12,630 | 75.2 yrs | 7.6% | 39.6% |
| Gallia County, OH | 29,068 | 73.9 yrs | 8.7% | 40.6% |
| Lawrence County, OH | 56,809 | 74.2 yrs | 5.5% | 40.2% |
| Scioto County, OH | 72,625 | 73.6 yrs | 5.7% | 46.1% |
| Pike County, OH | 27,044 | 73.6 yrs | 4.8% | 41.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Jackson County, Ohio has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Ohio, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Jackson County, Ohio.
What is the health grade for Jackson County, Ohio?
Jackson County, Ohio 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, Ohio one of the healthiest counties in Ohio?
Jackson County ranks 85th healthiest out of 88 counties in Ohio 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, Ohio?
People in Jackson County, Ohio can expect to live 73.5 years on average, 3.5 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0.
What is the uninsured rate in Jackson County, Ohio?
7.9% of residents in Jackson County, Ohio have no health insurance, about 1 in 13 people, 1.5 points above the Ohio rate of 6.4%.
What is the obesity rate in Jackson County, Ohio?
40.8% of adults in Jackson County, Ohio are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 2.3 points above the Ohio rate of 38.4%.
Which health problem stands out most in Jackson County, Ohio?
Compared with Ohio as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 29.3%, about 20% higher than the Ohio rate of 24.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Jackson County, Ohio go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 72,978 cigarettes a day, 2.2 million a month, or 26.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 802,761 minutes a day and 293.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Jackson County is 73.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.59 lifetimes a year.
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