Healthcare in Jefferson, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.2%
0.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.3%
1.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.7%
0.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
near the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
39.4%
Arthritis
32.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.6%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
16.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.3%
Loneliness
31.9%
Lack of Support
21.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.2%
Mobility
17.6%
Cognitive
15.7%
Hearing
10.6%
Vision
5.8%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
9.5%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.0 mi
Ashe Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashe Memorial Hospital | 4.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Watauga Medical Center | 17.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Alleghany Memorial Hospital | 19.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Johnson County Community Hospital | 19.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Wilkes Regional Medical Center | 22.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Jefferson has an obesity rate of 35.2%, which is 0.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.3%, 1.8pp above the national average. About 10.8% of adults lack health insurance. 80.2% 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 3.3 out of 5.