On CDC estimates, Jackson is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns
Jackson trails Ohio on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jackson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jackson
Jackson is in the bottom 8% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Jackson is healthier than only 8% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Mental distress runs high in Jackson
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (20.4%), vs 17.5% across Ohio. Depression is above the state too: 29.4%, vs 25.4% across Ohio. Mind & connection ↓
More Jackson adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.4%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Ohio figure falls outside Jackson’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Jackson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jackson is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns, #896 of 993 in Ohio. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 21% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 4%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Jackson’s median household income is $53,538; among the 6,964 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 15%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
How Jackson adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Jackson runs above Ohio.
4 in 10 Jackson adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
1.9 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Jackson adults…
Jackson runs above OH on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Jackson
1 community health center in Jackson, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Jackson; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Jackson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.9% of Jackson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Jackson and the towns around it
Jackson’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | D | 44.5% | 14.4% | 19.5% | CDC place |
| Lick Township | D | 44.7% | 14.8% | 19.6% | ZIP codes |
| Franklin Township | D | 44.4% | 14.7% | 19.5% | ZIP codes |
| Liberty Township | D | 44.6% | 15% | 20% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Jackson adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Jackson
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Jackson is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Jackson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Jackson | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.7%20.6–27.3 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.7–19 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.4%18.1–23 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.5%38.2–51 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.4%12.6–16.4 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.6%37.9–45.7 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.4%36.5–44.4 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33%29.9–36.2 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.3–13.1 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.3–10.1 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8%7.1–9.1 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 10.2%8.9–11.9 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.9%15.9–22.1 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.5%16.6–22.9 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.4%28.6–38.8 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.2–18.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.3%35.7–47 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.1%7.3–11.2 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.7%75.3–81.9 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.9%54.5–61.4 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.7%81.4–85.8 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78%75.2–80.3 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.5%58.9–67.9 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.7%66.3–80.1 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.4%25.6–33.3 | 25.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 37.3%32–42.9 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.7%18.3–25.3 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.4%13.6–19.6 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.1%10.1–14.4 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.1%7.7–10.6 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.8%7.6–10.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.9%12.1–17.8 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.7%30.3–39.4 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.5%14.3–19.1 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.7%14.5–19 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7–9 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5–6.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.2%8.9–11.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%3.9–5.2 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Ohio figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Jackson
Is Jackson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jackson is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns: D for health, #896 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 15%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Jackson?
CDC estimates 44.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.2% and 51%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Jackson?
Holzer Medical Center Jackson in Jackson, 1.0 miles in a straight line from Jackson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Jackson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.3–11.2%), against 8% across Ohio.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Jackson more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jackson.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Ohio figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.