Where Jeffersonville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Jeffersonville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jeffersonville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jeffersonville
Dental care lags in Jeffersonville
57.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 18.7% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Depression is more common in Jeffersonville
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.9%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.6%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Jeffersonville
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.7%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. 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 Illinois figure falls outside Jeffersonville’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jeffersonville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Jeffersonville adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Jeffersonville runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Jeffersonville 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Jeffersonville adults…
Jeffersonville runs above IL on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Jeffersonville
No hospital or community health center in Jeffersonville 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 Jeffersonville; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.9% of Jeffersonville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Jeffersonville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Jeffersonville adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Jeffersonville
Why doesn’t Jeffersonville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Jeffersonville.
What hospital is closest to Jeffersonville?
Fairfield Memorial Hospital 1 in Fairfield, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Jeffersonville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Jeffersonville?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Fairfield Community Health Center in Fairfield, 4.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jeffersonville.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Illinois 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.