Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Jefferson Township is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns
Jefferson Township differs from Ohio on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 45648, 45653. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jefferson Township
Jefferson Township is in the bottom 5% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Jefferson Township is healthier than only 5% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Jefferson Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Jefferson Township runs above Ohio on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Jefferson Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.3%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. 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 Ohio figure falls outside Jefferson Township’s likely range; Jefferson Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 45648, 45653, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Jefferson Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jefferson Township is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns, #938 of 993 in Ohio. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 17% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 6%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Jefferson Township’s median household income is $68,345; among the 10,370 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$85K), it’s healthier than 2%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Jefferson Township adults…
Jefferson Township runs above OH on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Care in and near Jefferson Township
No hospital or community health center in Jefferson Township 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 Jefferson Township; ≈ 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 Jefferson Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Jefferson Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Jefferson Township runs above Ohio.
4 in 10 Jefferson Township 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.
15.4% of Jefferson Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Jefferson Township and the towns around it
Jefferson Township has the best Health Grade of the 6 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township | D | 43.7% | 15.4% | 21.1% | ZIP codes |
| Madison Township | D | 44% | 15.3% | 21% | ZIP codes |
| Valley Township | D | 43.7% | 15.3% | 21.1% | ZIP 45648 |
| Clay Township | D− | 46.5% | 17% | 23.4% | ZIP codes |
| Lucasville | D | 43.7% | 15.2% | 21% | CDC place |
| Union Township | D− | 44% | 16% | 22.8% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Jefferson Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Jefferson Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Jefferson Township is better than Ohio on 1 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Jefferson Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Jefferson Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.6%22.1–27 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%16.1–19.5 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.7%18.8–22.6 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.7%38.8–48.7 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.4%13.8–17.1 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.7%40.5–46.9 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.5%36.3–42.7 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.3%31.6–37.1 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.6–12.9 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%9–10.5 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.1%8.4–10 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.6%10.4–12.7 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.1–4.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.6%18.5–24.8 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.1%18.7–23.4 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 35.3%31.4–39.1 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.1%12.1–16.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.6%37.2–46 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.1%7.8–10.6 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81%78.3–83.3 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55%52–58.1 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.8%83.4–86.4 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.3%78.2–82.3 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.3%57.4–65.1 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.3%62.9–75.3 | 76% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.2%26.2–32.3 | 25.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 36.2%32.1–40.7 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.1%19.3–25.2 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17%14.9–19.4 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.2%10.6–14 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.2%8.1–10.5 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.9%7.9–10 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.4%13.4–17.6 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.4%33.9–41 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.2%16.4–20.2 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.2%15.6–19 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.6%7.8–9.5 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.5–6.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.4%9.4–11.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.6–5.4 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Ohio figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Jefferson Township
Is Jefferson Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jefferson Township is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns: D for health, #938 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 2%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Jefferson Township?
CDC estimates 43.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.8% and 48.7%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Jefferson Township?
Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Jefferson Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Jefferson Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.8–10.6%), against 8% across Ohio.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Jefferson Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jefferson Township.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.