Healthcare in East Gaffney, SC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

45.6%

9.5pp above the national average

Depression Rate

26.0%

2.5pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

20.0%

8.1pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

19.4%

8.8pp 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

33.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

36.3%

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

22.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.0%

Loneliness

35.8%

Lack of Support

27.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

45.6%

Mobility

25.3%

Cognitive

22.5%

Hearing

9.7%

Vision

11.5%

Self-Care

8.8%

Independent Living

16.3%

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

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

8.1 mi

Cherokee Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Cherokee Medical Center	8.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Atrium Health Cleveland	18.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Spartanburg Medical Center	20.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital	21.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Caromont Regional Medical Center	24.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓

East Gaffney has an obesity rate of 45.6%, which is 9.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.0%, 2.5pp above the national average. About 19.4% of adults lack health insurance. 79.1% 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 3.0 out of 5.