Healthcare in Jefferson, NY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.5%

3.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

17.3%

6.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.6%

1.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.7%

4.9pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

44.6%

Arthritis

34.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

13.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.5%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

13.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

17.3%

Loneliness

29.0%

Lack of Support

22.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.3%

Mobility

16.2%

Cognitive

11.2%

Hearing

9.8%

Vision

4.9%

Self-Care

4.2%

Independent Living

7.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

15.4 mi

Cobleskill Regional Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Cobleskill Regional Hospital	15.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓
O'Connor Hospital	20.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital	22.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Bassett Healthcare	22.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Margaretville Memorial Hospital	22.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Jefferson has an obesity rate of 32.5%, which is 3.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.3%, 6.2pp below the national average. About 5.7% of adults lack health insurance. 83.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.7 out of 5.