Jackson County, Missouri
Moderate riskGera County Health Risk Index: 52.8/100 · National rank 126 of 480 · Population: 718,560 · CDC PLACES June 2026
What is the chronic-disease health risk in Jackson County, Missouri?
As of June 2026, Jackson County, Missouri has a Gera County Health Risk Index of 52.8/100 (national rank 126/480; moderate risk). Adult chronic-disease prevalence: obesity 37.2%, diabetes 12.1%, coronary heart disease 6.2%, smoking 15.8%. Source: CDC PLACES June 2026.
Chronic-disease prevalence — Jackson County (CDC PLACES June 2026)
| Measure | Prevalence | Weight in GCHRI |
|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.2% | 25% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 12.1% | 25% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2% | 30% |
| Current cigarette smoking | 15.8% | 20% |
| GCHRI composite score | 52.8 / 100 | — |
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Jackson County, Missouri
Population: 718,560 · National rank: 126 / 480 (by chronic-disease risk)
Gera County Health Risk Index
52.8 / 100
Obesity
37.2%
adults
Diabetes
12.1%
adults
Heart Disease
6.2%
adults
Smoking
15.8%
adults
Source: CDC PLACES, June 2026 · Crude prevalence, adults · Full county page →
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the Gera County Health Risk Index for Jackson County, MO?
- Jackson County, MO has a Gera County Health Risk Index (GCHRI) of 52.8/100, ranking 126 out of 480 most-populous US counties (rank 1 = highest chronic-disease risk). This places it in the moderate-risk tier. Source: CDC PLACES (June 2026).
- What is the obesity rate in Jackson County?
- The adult obesity prevalence in Jackson County, MO is 37.2% (CDC PLACES, June 2026, crude prevalence). The national mean across the 480 included counties is 37.2%.
- What is the diabetes rate in Jackson County?
- The diagnosed diabetes prevalence among adults in Jackson County, MO is 12.1% (CDC PLACES, June 2026, crude prevalence).
- What is the coronary heart disease rate in Jackson County?
- The coronary heart disease prevalence among adults in Jackson County, MO is 6.2% (CDC PLACES, June 2026, crude prevalence).
- What is the smoking rate in Jackson County?
- The current cigarette smoking prevalence among adults in Jackson County, MO is 15.8% (CDC PLACES, June 2026, crude prevalence).
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Contains public sector information published by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and licensed under the U.S. Public Domain (federal government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105). Source: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, County Data 2023 release (June 2026, published 2023 (released 2024)).
Informational/educational only — not a substitute for professional medical advice; a clinician interprets results.