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+, CDC’s own estimate for Jefferson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jefferson
Making ends meet is harder in Jefferson
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.1%), vs 16.2% across West Virginia. Utility shut-off threats (15.4% vs 11%) and housing insecurity (16.7% vs 12.4%) are higher too. 25.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 17.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, heart disease and COPD run high in Jefferson
1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.5%), vs 4.2% across West Virginia. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11%), vs 8.7% across West Virginia. COPD is also above the state: 12.7%, vs 10.6% across West Virginia. In all, Jefferson runs above West Virginia on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Jefferson adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.8%), vs 32.8% across West Virginia. 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 West Virginia figure falls outside Jefferson’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
25.4% of Jefferson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Out of every 100 Jefferson adults…
Jefferson runs above WV on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with West Virginia
Share of adults, with the West Virginia figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
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 West Virginia.
How Jefferson adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Charleston | D | 40.9% | 15.8% | 19% | CDC place |
| Nitro | D | 40.1% | 15% | 19.8% | CDC place |
| St. Albans | D | 40.1% | 15.9% | 19.4% | CDC place |
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 (West Virginia 39.2%). 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?
Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston, 3.6 miles in a straight line from Jefferson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Jefferson?
19 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Familycare Health Center - St. Albans in Saint Albans, 2.9 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 West Virginia 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.