Healthcare in Elko, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.9%
8.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.6%
4.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
21.4%
9.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.2%
5.6pp 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
41.5%
Arthritis
32.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.9%
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
16.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.6%
Loneliness
33.6%
Lack of Support
29.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.7%
Mobility
23.0%
Cognitive
16.1%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
8.8%
Self-Care
7.1%
Independent Living
11.5%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
22.9 mi
Aiken Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiken Regional Medical Center | 22.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Allendale County Hospital | 29.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Burke Medical Center | 40.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Hampton Regional Medical Center | 45.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Columbia Sc Va Medical Center | 45.1 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
Elko has an obesity rate of 44.9%, which is 8.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.6%, 4.9pp below the national average. About 16.2% of adults lack health insurance. 83.2% 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 3.0 out of 5.