On CDC estimates, Jackson is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns
Jackson trails Wisconsin on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 53952, 53965, 53936. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jackson
Making ends meet is harder in Jackson
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (15.7%), vs 12.1% across Wisconsin. Utility shut-off threats (7.4% vs 5.5%) and housing insecurity (12.5% vs 9.7%) are higher too. 16.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Jackson
60.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 12.4% have lost all their teeth (Wisconsin 9.9%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Jackson
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.3%), vs 13.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
Jackson is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Jackson is healthier than 26%. Against the 8,782 towns with similar household incomes ($45K–$74K), it’s healthier than 41%. Health Grade ↓
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 Wisconsin figure falls outside Jackson’s likely range; Jackson’s figures come from ZIP codes 53952, 53965, 53936, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Jackson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jackson is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 66% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 10%).
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 $59,500; among the 8,782 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$74K), it’s healthier than 41%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.8% of Jackson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jackson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Jackson adults…
Jackson runs above WI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Jackson is an older town: 33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Heart disease, COPD and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Jackson as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Jackson
No hospital or community health center in Jackson itself. These are the nearest.
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).
How Jackson adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Jackson runs above Wisconsin.
1 in 3 Jackson adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Jackson and the towns around it
Jackson’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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 | C | 42.4% | 13.5% | 18.3% | ZIP codes |
| New Haven | — | — | — | — | |
| Oxford | — | — | — | — | |
| New Chester | C− | 42.6% | 14.9% | 19.3% | ZIP codes |
| Douglas | — | — | — | — | |
| Springville | C | 39.5% | 13.6% | 16.8% | ZIP codes |
New Haven, Oxford and Douglas: fewer than 1,000 residents. 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 (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs 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 Wisconsin on 0 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Wisconsin 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 | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.5%19.2–23.8 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.5–16.3 | 12.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.6–17.6 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.4%36.9–47.9 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.5%12.1–14.8 | 11.4% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.5%34.4–40.5 | 33.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.1%33–39 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.6%26.1–30.9 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.8–11.7 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%8–9.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%7.1–8.4 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8%7.3–8.9 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.6–4.2 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.4%10.6–14.3 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.3%16.2–20.6 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.7%27.9–35.3 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 18.7%16.3–21.1 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.3%31–40.2 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.3%8.8–12 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.8%74.1–79.3 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.5%57.7–63.3 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.8%83.2–86.3 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77%74.7–79 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.2%63.6–70.8 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.1%73–82.6 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.6%20.1–25 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.2%27.7–34.9 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.9%20.3–25.6 | 20.2% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.7%13.7–18 | 12.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.5%10.9–14.1 | 9.7% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.4–8.3 | 5.5% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.2%7.3–9.2 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.8%14.5–19.1 | 12.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.7%30.4–37 | 29.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.6%14–17.3 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.3%12.9–15.8 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7.2–8.6 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.8–5.8 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%8.1–9.8 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 3.5% | 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 Wisconsin 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 26% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 41%. 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 42.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.9% and 47.9%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Jackson?
Gundersen Moundview Hospital and Clinics in Friendship, 15.8 miles in a straight line from Jackson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Jackson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.8–12%), against 8% across Wisconsin.
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 B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jackson.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Wisconsin 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.