Healthcare in Central, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.1%
2.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
27.3%
3.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.2%
3.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
2.8pp 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
25.8%
Arthritis
16.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.7%
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
21.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.3%
Loneliness
38.9%
Lack of Support
24.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.7%
Mobility
10.1%
Cognitive
20.2%
Hearing
4.8%
Vision
5.9%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
10.7%
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
9.1 mi
Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital | 9.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Cannon Memorial Hospital | 15.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital | 15.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Anmed Health | 17.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital | 22.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
Central has an obesity rate of 34.1%, which is 2.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 27.3%, 3.8pp above the national average. About 13.4% of adults lack health insurance. 73.5% 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 3.3 out of 5.