Healthcare in Bucksport, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.5%
6.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
17.2%
6.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
21.0%
9.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.0%
3.4pp 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
39.5%
Arthritis
31.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.6%
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
18.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.2%
Loneliness
34.8%
Lack of Support
32.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.9%
Mobility
21.3%
Cognitive
16.3%
Hearing
5.6%
Vision
8.7%
Self-Care
6.9%
Independent Living
11.4%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.5 mi
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital | 7.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Conway Medical Center | 16.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital | 16.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Grand Strand Regional Medical Center | 19.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital | 23.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Bucksport has an obesity rate of 42.5%, which is 6.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.2%, 6.3pp below the national average. About 14.0% of adults lack health insurance. 85.0% 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 2.5 out of 5.