Healthcare in Bluffton, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.2%
6.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.1%
4.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.0%
1.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
0.5pp 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
37.2%
Arthritis
25.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.6%
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
13.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.1%
Loneliness
26.1%
Lack of Support
18.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.1%
Mobility
10.3%
Cognitive
11.0%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
3.8%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
6.1%
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
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.8 mi
Coastal Carolina Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Carolina Hospital | 7.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Hilton Head Regional Medical Center | 11.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Savannah Health Services Llc Dba Memorial Health University Medical Center | 13.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Beaufort County Memorial Hospital | 16.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Nh Beaufort | 16.1 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | — |
Bluffton has an obesity rate of 29.2%, which is 6.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.1%, 4.4pp below the national average. About 10.1% of adults lack health insurance. 80.5% 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 2.8 out of 5.