Healthcare in Alcolu, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.3%
2.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.8%
1.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.0%
7.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.9%
4.3pp above 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
38.3%
Arthritis
32.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.7%
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
17.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.8%
Loneliness
35.3%
Lack of Support
28.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.1%
Mobility
20.7%
Cognitive
16.6%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
7.9%
Self-Care
6.1%
Independent Living
11.2%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.7 mi
Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital | 6.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mcleod Health Clarendon | 7.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Musc Health Florence Medical Center | 40.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Columbia Sc Va Medical Center | 43.2 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Kershawhealth | 43.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Alcolu has an obesity rate of 38.3%, which is 2.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.8%, 1.7pp below the national average. About 14.9% of adults lack health insurance. 82.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.