Healthcare in Charleston, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
28.7%
7.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.6%
0.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.5%
2.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
1.9pp 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
33.5%
Arthritis
22.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.5%
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
15.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.6%
Loneliness
30.3%
Lack of Support
20.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.2%
Mobility
10.1%
Cognitive
12.2%
Hearing
5.2%
Vision
3.8%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
6.5%
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
4.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.7 mi
Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health | 1.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Musc Medical Center | 3.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Roper Hospital | 4.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Charleston Va Medical Center | 4.2 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| East Cooper Medical Center | 6.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Charleston has an obesity rate of 28.7%, which is 7.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.6%, 0.9pp below the national average. About 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. 77.9% 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 4.3 out of 5.