Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere 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
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Jacksonville
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.8%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Jacksonville runs above Ohio on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Jacksonville
56.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 23.3% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
Depression is more common in Jacksonville
3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (30.3%), vs 25.4% across Ohio. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 20.3%, vs 17.5% across Ohio. Mind & connection ↓
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 Ohio figure falls outside Jacksonville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Jacksonville adults…
Jacksonville runs above OH on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Jacksonville is an older town: 31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Jacksonville as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jacksonville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Jacksonville adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Jacksonville runs above Ohio.
4 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.
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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.3% of Jacksonville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Jacksonville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trimble | — | — | — | — |
Trimble: fewer than 1,000 residents. 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 (Ohio 29.5%). 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?
Ohiohealth O'bleness Hospital in Athens, 10.3 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.
Where can I get low-cost care near Jacksonville?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Appalachian Family Life Center in The Plains, 8.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jacksonville.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Ohio 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.