The County Health Rankings show us that where we live matters to our health. The health of a community depends on many different factors - ranging from health behaviors, education and jobs, to quality of health care, to the environment.

2012 | Jackson, Oregon

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  Jackson
County
Oregon
Demographics
Population 201,286 3,825,657
% below 18 years of age 22% 23%
% 65 and older 17% 14%
% African American 1% 2%
% American Indian and Alaskan Native 1% 1%
% Asian 1% 4%
% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander 0% 0%
% Hispanic 9% 11%
% not proficient in English 3% 6%
% Females 52% 51%
% Rural 22% 21%
Health Outcomes
Diabetes 8% 8%
HIV prevalence rate 81  
Health Care
Mental health providers 3,179:1 2,211:1
Health care costs $6,781 $6,978
Uninsured adults 25% 23%
Could not see doctor due to cost 18% 15%
Dentists 2,213:1 2,360:1
Social & Economic Factors
Median household income $40,603 $46,536
High housing costs 43% 39%
Children eligible for free lunch 39% 42%
Illiteracy 10.0% 10.2%
Homicide rate 2 3
Physical Environment
Commuting alone 77% 72%
Access to healthy foods 93% 61%

* Data supplied on behalf of state
Note: Blank values reflect unreliable or missing data