Where Jersey residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Jersey, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jersey. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jersey
Jersey is an active town
Only 18.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Jersey is short on primary care and mental health care
Jersey’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Jersey
Jersey runs below Ohio on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.8% vs 8%), stroke (2.8% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (5.7% vs 7.1%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Jersey adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 15 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Jersey’s likely range.
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 Jersey
No hospital or community health center in Jersey 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 Jersey; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Jersey adults…
Jersey runs below OH on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.9% of Jersey adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jersey adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Jersey adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Jersey does better than Ohio.
3 in 10 Jersey 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.
Jersey and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Albany | A+ | 27.8% | 8.9% | 8.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Jersey adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Jersey
Why doesn’t Jersey have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Jersey.
What hospital is closest to Jersey?
Mount Carmel East & West in Columbus, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Jersey’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 Jersey?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Heart of Ohio Family Health at Mount Carmel in Columbus, 8.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jersey.
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.