Where West Jefferson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West Jefferson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Jefferson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Jefferson
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in West Jefferson
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 8% across Alabama. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 8.2% across Alabama. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.6%, vs 7.3% across Alabama. In all, West Jefferson runs above Alabama on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in West Jefferson
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.5%), vs 15.1% across Alabama. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Alabama figure falls outside West Jefferson’s likely range.
Out of every 100 West Jefferson adults…
West Jefferson runs above AL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alabama
Share of adults, with the Alabama figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near West Jefferson
No hospital or community health center in West Jefferson itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of West Jefferson; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of West Jefferson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How West Jefferson adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, West Jefferson runs above Alabama.
2 in 5 West Jefferson adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.7% of West Jefferson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
West Jefferson and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamsville | C | 38.9% | 16.4% | 15.5% | CDC place |
| Birmingham | D | 42.2% | 19.2% | 16.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Jefferson adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in West Jefferson
Why doesn’t West Jefferson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for West Jefferson.
What hospital is closest to West Jefferson?
Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham, 16.4 miles in a straight line from West Jefferson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Jefferson.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Alabama figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.