Healthcare in Blythewood, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.6%
1.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.9%
1.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.2%
1.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
1.8pp 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
37.5%
Arthritis
28.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.8%
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
15.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.9%
Loneliness
31.5%
Lack of Support
23.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.4%
Mobility
13.5%
Cognitive
12.3%
Hearing
5.5%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
7.4%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.9 mi
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prisma Health Richland Hospital | 7.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| G Werber Bryan Psych Hosp | 7.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown | 12.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge | 14.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Lexington Medical Center | 15.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Blythewood has an obesity rate of 34.6%, which is 1.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.9%, 1.6pp below the national average. About 8.8% of adults lack health insurance. 82.3% 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 3.5 out of 5.