Photo: Bigfoot allgame · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Jamesville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Jamesville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jamesville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jamesville
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Jamesville
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 7.1% across North Carolina. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.3%), vs 3.6% across North Carolina. Diabetes is also above the state: 16.2%, vs 12% across North Carolina. In all, Jamesville runs above North Carolina on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (North Carolina 17%), and COPD, stroke and diabetes are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Jamesville
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.9%), vs 15.2% across North Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (12.8% vs 8.1%) and no reliable transportation (12.2% vs 8.4%) are higher too. 22.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Jamesville
55.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.6% across North Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 21.5% have lost all their teeth (North Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
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 North Carolina figure falls outside Jamesville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Jamesville adults…
Jamesville runs above NC on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Jamesville is an older town: 31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across North Carolina. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Jamesville as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.8% of Jamesville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jamesville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Care in and near Jamesville
No hospital or community health center in Jamesville 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 Jamesville; ≈ 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 North Carolina
Share of adults, with the North Carolina figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Jamesville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Jamesville runs above North Carolina.
1 in 3 Jamesville 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.
Jamesville 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 Jamesville adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Jamesville
Why doesn’t Jamesville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Jamesville.
What hospital is closest to Jamesville?
Washington County Hosp in Plymouth, 10.2 miles in a straight line from Jamesville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Jamesville?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Roanoke River Orthopedics in Williamston, 8.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jamesville.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The North Carolina 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.