Jefferson, SC health
Jefferson differs from South Carolina on 19 of 40 measures. Where it trails the state most: more older adults who have lost all their teeth (22.4% vs 13.9%) and more adults facing food insecurity (26.2% vs 17.4%).
CDC PLACES 2025 · adults 18+ · CDC's estimate for JeffersonNot graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 737 people are less certain, so we show Jefferson's figures without a grade.
How Jefferson compares with South Carolina
Each theme counts how many of its measures are better, worse or too close to call against the state. Tap one to jump to it.
Chronic conditions
Habits
Care & screenings
Mind & connection
Everyday needs
Disability
Out of every 100 Jefferson adults…
Bars show Jefferson; the black tick is South Carolina. Tap a condition to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with the state
SC 25.8%
SC 35.8%
SC 15.7%
SC 13.3%
Keeping up with care
Share of Jefferson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Jefferson adults are doing
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.
Living with a disability
of Jefferson adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Black tick: South Carolina. Shown without a better/worse judgment.
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. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
All 40 measures for Jefferson
| Measure | Jefferson | Margin | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 44.4% | 40.5–48.6% | 38.5% | worse |
| High cholesterol | 41% | 36.9–45.3% | 38.1% | about the same |
| Obesity | 44.2% | 37.5–51.1% | 35.8% | worse |
| Arthritis | 32.8% | 29.6–36.2% | 28.5% | worse |
| Depression | 23.9% | 20.5–27.6% | 22.3% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 22.4% | 18.8–26.7% | 13.9% | worse |
| Asthma | 10.6% | 9.4–12.1% | 9.6% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 8.5% | 7.6–9.4% | 8.6% | about the same |
| Diabetes | 18.2% | 16–20.5% | 13.9% | worse |
| COPD | 10.6% | 9.2–12.3% | 7.5% | worse |
| Heart disease | 8.7% | 7.7–9.8% | 6.8% | worse |
| Stroke | 5.3% | 4.8–5.9% | 3.9% | worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.1% | 15.3–21.3% | 13.3% | worse |
| Binge drink | 13.7% | 11.2–16.4% | 15.7% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 34.9% | 30.1–40.4% | 25.8% | worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.9% | 33.8–46.7% | 35.8% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 81.1% | 77.8–84.1% | 80.6% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 54.1% | 50.4–58.1% | 63.1% | worse |
| Cholesterol check | 85% | 82.8–87.2% | 86.9% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 61.8% | 56.9–67% | 69.3% | worse |
| Mammogram | 74% | 66.7–81.2% | 77.6% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 82.3% | 80–84.5% | 80.2% | about the same |
| No health insurance | 14.5% | 11.7–17.5% | 11.8% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 34.3% | 29.3–39.3% | 31.7% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 26.8% | 22.9–30.8% | 23.6% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 18.9% | 16.8–21.3% | 16.4% | worse |
| Fair or poor health | 27.2% | 23.6–31.2% | 20.1% | worse |
| Frequent physical distress | 17.9% | 15.7–20.4% | 14% | worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 26.2% | 22.2–30.6% | 17.4% | worse |
| Housing insecurity | 17.3% | 14.9–19.9% | 13.3% | worse |
| Utility shut-off threat | 12% | 10.4–13.5% | 8.9% | worse |
| No reliable transportation | 11.5% | 9.9–13.2% | 8.6% | worse |
| Receive SNAP | 17.4% | 14.5–20.4% | 10.5% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.3% | 35.5–45.5% | 31.5% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 21.3% | 18.6–24.4% | 15.4% | |
| Thinking or memory | 18.2% | 15.9–20.8% | 14.3% | |
| Hearing | 8.5% | 7.5–9.6% | 7% | |
| Vision | 8% | 7.1–9% | 5.6% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 6.2% | 5.4–7.1% | 4.3% | |
| Errands alone | 12.2% | 10.7–14% | 8.7% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The South Carolina figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau.