Healthcare in Fairfax, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
45.6%
9.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.6%
4.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
23.1%
11.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.8%
5.2pp 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
41.8%
Arthritis
36.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.9%
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
17.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.6%
Loneliness
37.9%
Lack of Support
33.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.5%
Mobility
26.3%
Cognitive
17.2%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
10.0%
Self-Care
7.8%
Independent Living
13.3%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.8 mi
Allendale County Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allendale County Hospital | 0.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hampton Regional Medical Center | 16.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Optim Medical Center - Screven | 25.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Colleton Medical Center | 32.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Effingham Health System | 37.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Fairfax has an obesity rate of 45.6%, which is 9.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.6%, 4.9pp below the national average. About 15.8% of adults lack health insurance. 85.0% 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.