Healthcare in West Jefferson, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.1%
near the national average
Depression Rate
24.8%
1.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.9%
3.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
1.2pp above 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
41.8%
Arthritis
36.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.0%
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
16.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.8%
Loneliness
31.0%
Lack of Support
20.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.5%
Mobility
20.8%
Cognitive
16.0%
Hearing
12.1%
Vision
7.0%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
10.8%
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
5.2 mi
Ashe Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashe Memorial Hospital | 5.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Watauga Medical Center | 14.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Johnson County Community Hospital | 19.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Alleghany Memorial Hospital | 21.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Wilkes Regional Medical Center | 22.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
West Jefferson has an obesity rate of 36.1%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 24.8%, 1.3pp above the national average. About 11.8% of adults lack health insurance. 82.2% 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.