Healthcare in Chester, SC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

44.8%

8.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

22.3%

1.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

21.8%

9.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

17.6%

7.0pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

40.1%

Arthritis

33.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

25.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

20.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.3%

Loneliness

38.1%

Lack of Support

31.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

42.5%

Mobility

25.4%

Cognitive

20.4%

Hearing

7.8%

Vision

11.4%

Self-Care

9.0%

Independent Living

15.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.4 mi

Musc Health Chester Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Musc Health Chester Medical Center	1.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Piedmont Medical Center	19.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Union Medical Center	22.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center	26.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Rebound Behavioral Health	26.8 mi	Psychiatric	—	✓

Chester has an obesity rate of 44.8%, which is 8.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.3%, 1.2pp below the national average. About 17.6% of adults lack health insurance. 82.2% 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 2.0 out of 5.