Photo: Tristangre97 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where 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+, CDC’s own estimate for Jefferson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jefferson
Dental care lags in Jefferson
54.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 22.4% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Jefferson’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Jefferson
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.2%), vs 17.4% across South Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (12% vs 8.9%) and no reliable transportation (11.5% vs 8.6%) are higher too. 17.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Jefferson
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 7.5% across South Carolina. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.3%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. Diabetes is also above the state: 18.2%, vs 13.9% across South Carolina. In all, Jefferson runs above South Carolina on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 South Carolina figure falls outside Jefferson’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jefferson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.4% of Jefferson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Out of every 100 Jefferson adults…
Jefferson runs above SC on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Jefferson
1 community health center in Jefferson, plus the nearest just outside it.
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).
Everyday habits, side by side with South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Jefferson adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Jefferson runs above South Carolina.
1 in 3 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 (South Carolina 31.5%). 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?
MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center in Lancaster, 23.3 miles in a straight line from Jefferson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Jefferson?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sandhills Medical Foundation Inc. - Jefferson Site in Jefferson, 0.4 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 South Carolina 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.