Health Profile of Jackson, Tennessee
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 | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.6 | 74.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.2% | 10.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 22.6% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Jackson is 74.6 years, about 0.2 years shorter than the Tennessee average of 74.8 years. The uninsured rate is 11.2%, higher than the Tennessee average of 10.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 22.6% of residents, higher than the Tennessee average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
18,993 residents in Jackson are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,046 309 men · 737 women
- 75–84 2,702 973 men · 1,729 women
- 65–74 5,150 2,287 men · 2,864 women
- 50–64 10,094 4,601 men · 5,493 women
Younger residents
13,262 residents in Jackson are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,106 2,046 boys · 2,060 girls
- 7–12 3,908 1,845 boys · 2,064 girls
- 3–7 3,021 1,444 boys · 1,577 girls
- 0–3 2,227 1,109 boys · 1,118 girls
About 3,904 residents in Jackson (6.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Jackson | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 16.1% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.7% | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.3% | 8.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 45.4% | 37.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Jackson is about 20% higher than in Tennessee. The rate of cancer in Jackson is about 19% lower than in Tennessee. The rate of diabetes in Jackson is about 19% higher than in Tennessee.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Jackson | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 24.4% | 25.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.5% | 13.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 31.2% | 28.4% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Jackson are about the same as in Tennessee.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 110,201 cigarettes a day, 3.3 million a month, or 40.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 442.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Jackson is 74.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 11 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 | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.25 | 6.39 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.3 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, Tennessee has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Tennessee, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Jackson, Tennessee.
Is Jackson, Tennessee a healthy place to live?
Jackson, Tennessee 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, Tennessee?
People in Jackson, Tennessee can expect to live 74.6 years on average, about the same as the Tennessee average of 74.8.
What is the uninsured rate in Jackson, Tennessee?
11.2% of residents in Jackson, Tennessee have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 1.2 points above the Tennessee rate of 10.0%.
What percentage of Jackson, Tennessee residents are obese?
45.4% of adults in Jackson, Tennessee are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 7.5 points above the Tennessee rate of 37.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Jackson, Tennessee go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 110,201 cigarettes a day, 3.3 million a month, or 40.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 442.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Jackson is 74.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 11 lifetimes a year.
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