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 codes 54619, 54648. How CDC estimates town health
Out of every 100 Jefferson adults…
On every condition, Jefferson is about the same as Wisconsin. 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jefferson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Jefferson adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.2% of Jefferson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Jefferson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cashton | B− | 42.4% | 10.8% | 14.5% | CDC place |
| Melvina | — | — | — | — | |
| Portland | — | — | — | — | |
| Sheldon | — | — | — | — | |
| Clinton | C+ | 39.9% | 11.5% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Wells | — | — | — | — | |
| Ridgeville | — | — | — | — |
Melvina, Portland, Sheldon, Wells and Ridgeville: 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 Jefferson adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). 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?
Mayo Clinic HLTH Systm Franciscan Hlthcare Sparta in Sparta, 12.3 miles in a straight line from Jefferson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Jefferson?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Scenic Bluffs CHC - Cashton in Cashton, 2.7 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 Wisconsin 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.