Healthcare in Elgin, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.7%
1.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.0%
0.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.0%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
near 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
38.3%
Arthritis
26.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.2%
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
16.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.0%
Loneliness
31.6%
Lack of Support
24.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.3%
Mobility
13.0%
Cognitive
14.2%
Hearing
6.2%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
7.8%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
15.0 mi
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prisma Health Richland Hospital | 15.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| G Werber Bryan Psych Hosp | 15.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown | 15.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Kershawhealth | 16.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Columbia Sc Va Medical Center | 19.1 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
Elgin has an obesity rate of 34.7%, which is 1.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.0%, 0.5pp below the national average. About 10.6% of adults lack health insurance. 79.3% 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 3.5 out of 5.