Where Jeff residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Jeff, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jeff. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jeff
COPD, arthritis and stroke run high in Jeff
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.7%), vs 10.2% across Kentucky. 2 in 5 adults have arthritis (39%), vs 32.2% across Kentucky. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 4% across Kentucky. In all, Jeff runs above Kentucky on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Mental distress runs high in Jeff
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (21.2%), vs 17.4% across Kentucky. Depression is above the state too: 31.5%, vs 26.7% across Kentucky. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Jeff
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (26.1%), vs 18.5% across Kentucky. 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 Kentucky figure falls outside Jeff’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Jeff adults…
Jeff runs above KY on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Jeff adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Jeff runs above Kentucky.
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Everyday habits, side by side with Kentucky
Share of adults, with the Kentucky figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Jeff
No hospital or community health center in Jeff 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 Jeff; ≈ 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 Jeff adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20% of Jeff adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Jeff 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 Jeff adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Jeff
Why doesn’t Jeff have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Jeff.
What hospital is closest to Jeff?
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center in Hazard, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Jeff’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Jeff?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Little Flower Clinic in Hazard, 3.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jeff.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Kentucky 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.