Healthcare in Jefferson, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.1%
7.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
30.6%
7.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.9%
7.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
0.8pp below 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
44.7%
Arthritis
40.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.9%
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
22.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
30.6%
Loneliness
35.4%
Lack of Support
26.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
46.6%
Mobility
24.0%
Cognitive
21.5%
Hearing
11.1%
Vision
7.8%
Self-Care
6.1%
Independent Living
14.0%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
1.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.8 mi
Thomas Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Memorial Hospital | 4.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Charleston Area Medical Center | 8.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Camc Charleston Surgical Hospital | 8.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Highland Hospital | 11.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Boone Memorial Hospital | 23.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Jefferson has an obesity rate of 43.1%, which is 7.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 30.6%, 7.1pp above the national average. About 9.8% of adults lack health insurance. 81.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.0 out of 5.