Photo: Greg Tally - User: (WT-shared) WineCountryInn at wts wikivoyage · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Jackson is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns
Jackson differs from Wyoming on 21 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jackson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jackson
COPD and heart disease are less common in Jackson
Jackson runs below Wyoming on nine chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.5% vs 7%), heart disease (3.5% vs 6.5%) and stroke (1.8% vs 3.3%). A young population is part of it: only 9% of residents are 65 or older (Wyoming 19%). Conditions ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Jackson doesn’t win on
19.4% of adults binge drink, vs 15.4% across Wyoming, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Jackson is an active town
Only 17.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.6% across Wyoming. 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 Wyoming figure falls outside Jackson’s likely range.
What’s behind Jackson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jackson is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns, #1 of 28 in Wyoming. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every town); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 89%.
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 $118,991; among the 5,887 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($89K–$149K), it’s healthier than 98%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Jackson adults…
Jackson runs below WY on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Jackson residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wyoming. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wyoming
Share of adults, with the Wyoming figure marked.
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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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Jackson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wyoming.
How Jackson adults are doing
About the same as Wyoming on each measure.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4% of Jackson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Wyoming.
Jackson and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 | A+ | 24.2% | 6.6% | 9.2% | CDC place |
| South Park | A+ | 23.8% | 8.4% | 9.8% | CDC place |
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 (Wyoming 30.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Jackson
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Jackson is better than Wyoming on 18 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Wyoming 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 | WY | U.S. | vs WY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.6%9.9–13.6 | 18.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.2%8–10.6 | 13.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12.2–16 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24.2%18.8–29.8 | 33.7% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 6.6%5.6–7.6 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 21.6%18.6–24.6 | 31.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 25.7%22.3–29.2 | 33.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 16.9%14.6–19.2 | 25.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.1%7.9–10.2 | 10.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.1%5.5–6.7 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 6.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.5%3.1–4.1 | 7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.8%1.6–2 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.4%4.3–6.7 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.2%7.6–11.1 | 14% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.5%14.3–21.1 | 25.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.4%15.9–22.9 | 15.4% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.4%23.3–34 | 32.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.5%8.8–12.4 | 11.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 64.8%59.9–69 | 69.7% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.3%64.8–71.7 | 62.7% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.2%79.6–84.3 | 82.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 63.5%59.6–67.1 | 73% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.3%53.1–63.4 | 59.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.4%61.1–77 | 67.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.2%16.1–22.3 | 21.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.4%16.6–22.6 | 20.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.3%6.4–8.3 | 9.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.2%7.1–9.3 | 9.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.2%4.5–6 | 6.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.3%4.7–5.8 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4%3.4–4.8 | 6.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 19.9%16.8–23.3 | 30.7% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7%5.9–8.1 | 13.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.3%9.7–13 | 14.2% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5.2 | 8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3%2.7–3.3 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.1%4.4–5.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2%1.8–2.3 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Wyoming 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 98% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #1 of 28 in Wyoming. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 98%. 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 24.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 18.8% and 29.8%, against 33.7% across Wyoming and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Jackson?
St. Johns Medical Center in Jackson, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Jackson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Jackson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.8–12.4%), against 11.6% across Wyoming.
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 A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jackson.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Wyoming 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.