Healthcare in Blacksburg, SC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.5%

2.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

25.2%

1.7pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.3%

2.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.9%

3.3pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

37.4%

Arthritis

29.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

17.2%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

19.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.2%

Loneliness

35.4%

Lack of Support

25.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

36.9%

Mobility

17.7%

Cognitive

18.0%

Hearing

7.6%

Vision

6.9%

Self-Care

5.2%

Independent Living

11.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.4 / 5

Nearest Hospital

11.0 mi

Cherokee Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Cherokee Medical Center11.0 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Atrium Health Cleveland15.6 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Caromont Regional Medical Center17.8 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Piedmont Medical Center26.8 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Spartanburg Medical Center26.9 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5

Blacksburg has an obesity rate of 38.5%, which is 2.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.2%, 1.7pp above the national average. About 13.9% of adults lack health insurance. 78.6% 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 2.4 out of 5.