Jefferson County
New YorkFIPS 36045
Pop. 116,7213 HospitalsSVI 0.67RUCC 3 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Jefferson County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.9% | 9.1% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 37.4% | 34.5% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 4.8% | 5.3% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 5.1 | 6.0 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 7,377.96 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
59
Primary Care Physicians
51.4 per 100k
276
NPs & PAs
240.4 per 100k
113
Dentists
210
Hospital Beds
1.8 per 1,000
$11,595.63
Medicare Per Capita
1619.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Jefferson County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.3% | — | |
| Obesity | 37.6% | — | |
| Depression | 20.5% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.4% | — | |
| COPD | 7.2% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 14.1% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.2% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 17.3% | — | |
| Disability | 29.0% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 25.5% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% | — | |
| Uninsured | 6.8% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.67
Socioeconomic Status0.55
Household Composition & Disability0.38
Minority Status & Language0.52
Housing Type & Transportation0.93
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Jefferson County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage Area Hospital, Inc | Carthage | 25 | CAH |
| River Hospital Clinics | Alexandria Bay | 24 | CAH |
| Samaritan Medical Center | Watertown | 287 |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.