Bank of Jersey · Photo: Herferbrian · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Jersey residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Jersey, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jersey. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jersey
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Jersey
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.6%), vs 7% across Georgia. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 6.1% across Georgia. Arthritis is also above the state: 32.5%, vs 24.6% across Georgia. In all, Jersey runs above Georgia on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Jersey keeps up with checkups
It beats Georgia on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (65.4% vs 59.2%) and cholesterol checks (89.2% vs 86.8%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Jersey adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Georgia. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Georgia figure falls outside Jersey’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Jersey adults…
Jersey runs above GA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jersey adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.1% of Jersey adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Care in and near Jersey
No hospital or community health center in Jersey 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 Jersey; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Jersey adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Jersey does better than Georgia.
1 in 3 Jersey 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.
Jersey and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Jersey adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Jersey
Why doesn’t Jersey have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Jersey.
What hospital is closest to Jersey?
Piedmont Walton Hospital in Monroe, 7.7 miles in a straight line from Jersey’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Jersey?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Medlink Monroe in Monroe, 6.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jersey.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Georgia 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.