Where Jacksonville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Jacksonville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jacksonville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jacksonville
Cancer and depression run high in Jacksonville
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.5%), vs 17.5% across New York. In all, Jacksonville runs above New York on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Jacksonville is an active town
Only 18.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. Habits ↓
Jacksonville keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (69.8% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (91.9% vs 89.2%). 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 New York figure falls outside Jacksonville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Jacksonville adults…
Jacksonville runs below NY on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Jacksonville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Jacksonville
No hospital or community health center in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville; ≈ 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).
How Jacksonville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Jacksonville runs above New York.
3 in 10 Jacksonville 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.
7% of Jacksonville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Jacksonville
Why doesn’t Jacksonville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Jacksonville.
What hospital is closest to Jacksonville?
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca in Ithaca, 4.8 miles in a straight line from Jacksonville’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 Jacksonville.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New York 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.