Healthcare in Awendaw, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.5%
2.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.3%
4.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.9%
4.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
1.6pp below 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
40.2%
Arthritis
31.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.8%
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
14.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.3%
Loneliness
30.1%
Lack of Support
23.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.7%
Mobility
16.6%
Cognitive
12.2%
Hearing
6.7%
Vision
5.6%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
8.1%
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
4.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.8 mi
Mount Pleasant Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Hospital | 9.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| East Cooper Medical Center | 15.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health | 20.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Roper Hospital | 20.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Charleston Va Medical Center | 20.8 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
Awendaw has an obesity rate of 33.5%, which is 2.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.3%, 4.2pp below the national average. About 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. 83.1% 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 4.8 out of 5.