Health Profile of Jackson County, West Virginia
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 top 5 healthiest counties in West Virginia
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Jackson County | West Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 76.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.2% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 20.5% | 23.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Jackson County is 78.0 years, about 1.9 years longer than the West Virginia average of 76.1 years. The uninsured rate is 6.2%, higher than the West Virginia average of 6.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 20.5% of residents, lower than the West Virginia average of 23.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
11,515 residents in Jackson County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 799 298 men · 501 women
- 75–84 1,656 745 men · 912 women
- 65–74 3,097 1,499 men · 1,597 women
- 50–64 5,963 2,924 men · 3,039 women
Younger residents
5,667 residents in Jackson County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,814 938 boys · 877 girls
- 7–12 1,701 844 boys · 856 girls
- 3–7 1,250 637 boys · 613 girls
- 0–3 901 480 boys · 422 girls
About 1,868 residents in Jackson County (6.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.0 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 | West Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.5% | 14.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.4% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.8% | 9.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.9% | 40.3% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Jackson County are about the same as in West Virginia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Jackson County | West Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.7% | 25.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.2% | 11.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 28.7% | 31.8% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Jackson County are about the same as in West Virginia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 51,615 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 18.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 567,760 minutes a day and 207.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Jackson County is 78.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.05 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 | West Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.88 | 6.17 | 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, WV Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Jackson County, WV is typical in size for this group, 27,705 residents against a local median of 25,043, so the measures below are close to a like for like comparison. Jackson County, WV 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 obesity, 12% below the local median at 36.9% against 41.9%. Jackson County, WV has the lowest obesity of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County, WV | 27,705 | 78.0 yrs #1/6 | 6.2% #3/6 | 36.9% #1/6 |
| Roane County, WV | 13,786 | 75.0 yrs | 7.9% | 45.1% |
| Wirt County, WV | 5,053 | 77.5 yrs | 6.9% | 41.9% |
| Mason County, WV | 25,043 | 77.0 yrs | 6.1% | 43.6% |
| Putnam County, WV | 57,177 | 77.8 yrs | 5.6% | 37.5% |
| Wood County, WV | 83,389 | 75.3 yrs | 6.2% | 40.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Jackson County, West Virginia has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than West Virginia, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Jackson County, West Virginia.
How healthy is Jackson County, West Virginia?
Jackson County, West Virginia 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, West Virginia one of the healthiest counties in West Virginia?
Jackson County ranks 4th healthiest out of 55 counties in West Virginia by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
How long do people live in Jackson County, West Virginia?
People in Jackson County, West Virginia can expect to live 78.0 years on average, 1.9 years longer than the West Virginia average of 76.1.
How many people lack health insurance in Jackson County, West Virginia?
6.2% of residents in Jackson County, West Virginia have no health insurance, about 1 in 16 people, about the same as the West Virginia rate of 6.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Jackson County, West Virginia?
36.9% of adults in Jackson County, West Virginia are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.4 points below the West Virginia rate of 40.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Jackson County, West Virginia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 51,615 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 18.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 567,760 minutes a day and 207.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Jackson County is 78.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.05 lifetimes a year.
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