Where Jefferson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Jefferson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 73759. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jefferson
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Jefferson
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 7.8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.9%, vs 27.8% across Oklahoma. In all, Jefferson runs above Oklahoma on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Jefferson
The closest emergency room is St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Enid, 23 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Great Salt Plains Health Center is closer (7.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Jefferson is short on primary care and mental health care
Jefferson’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 ↓
More high blood pressure in Jefferson, and more people treating it
43.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Oklahoma 38.5%), but 80.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Jefferson adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Oklahoma. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 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 Oklahoma figure falls outside Jefferson’s likely range; Jefferson’s figures come from ZIP code 73759, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Jefferson adults…
Jefferson runs below OK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Jefferson
No hospital or community health center in Jefferson 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; ≈ 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 adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11% of Jefferson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Everyday habits, side by side with Oklahoma
Share of adults, with the Oklahoma figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Jefferson adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
3 in 10 Jefferson 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.
Jefferson 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 Jefferson adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Jefferson
Why doesn’t Jefferson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Jefferson.
What hospital is closest to Jefferson?
St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Enid, 23.0 miles in a straight line from Jefferson’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 Jefferson?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is GSP Health Medford in Medford, 7.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jefferson.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Oklahoma 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.