Healthcare in Aiken, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.4%
3.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.5%
2.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.3%
2.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
near the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
39.2%
Arthritis
31.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.3%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
14.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.5%
Loneliness
30.1%
Lack of Support
22.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.4%
Mobility
15.9%
Cognitive
12.6%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
5.7%
Self-Care
4.3%
Independent Living
8.6%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.2 mi
Aiken Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiken Regional Medical Center | 4.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Burke Medical Center | 34.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| University Mcduffie County Regional Medical Center | 45.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Allendale County Hospital | 47.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge | 48.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Aiken has an obesity rate of 32.4%, which is 3.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 10.5% of adults lack health insurance. 83.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.