Healthcare in Columbia, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.4%
1.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.2%
1.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.1%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.2%
2.6pp 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
31.9%
Arthritis
22.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.1%
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
19.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.2%
Loneliness
36.2%
Lack of Support
24.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.8%
Mobility
13.8%
Cognitive
17.9%
Hearing
5.3%
Vision
7.1%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
10.9%
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
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.4 mi
Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown | 5.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Columbia Sc Va Medical Center | 8.3 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Prisma Health Richland Hospital | 8.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| G Werber Bryan Psych Hosp | 8.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Lexington Medical Center | 11.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Columbia has an obesity rate of 34.4%, which is 1.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.2%, 1.7pp above the national average. About 13.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.2% 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 3.8 out of 5.