Healthcare in Beaufort, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.9%
5.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.7%
3.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.3%
0.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
2.5pp 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
36.5%
Arthritis
25.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.7%
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
16.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.7%
Loneliness
29.5%
Lack of Support
21.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.7%
Mobility
12.9%
Cognitive
14.9%
Hearing
7.0%
Vision
5.6%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
8.7%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.0 mi
Beaufort County Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort County Memorial Hospital | 10.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Nh Beaufort | 10.0 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | — |
| Hilton Head Regional Medical Center | 15.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Coastal Carolina Hospital | 24.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Hampton Regional Medical Center | 29.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Beaufort has an obesity rate of 30.9%, which is 5.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.7%, 3.8pp below the national average. About 13.1% of adults lack health insurance. 79.2% 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 3.3 out of 5.