Healthcare in Florence, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.9%
4.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.3%
1.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.1%
4.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
1.4pp 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
40.0%
Arthritis
28.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.3%
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
17.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.3%
Loneliness
34.9%
Lack of Support
26.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.9%
Mobility
18.0%
Cognitive
15.7%
Hearing
6.7%
Vision
7.3%
Self-Care
5.7%
Independent Living
10.5%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.8 mi
Musc Health Florence Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musc Health Florence Medical Center | 6.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mcleod Regional Medical Center-Pee Dee | 8.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center | 22.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mcleod Medical Center - Dillon | 29.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Musc Health Marion Medical Center | 30.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Florence has an obesity rate of 40.9%, which is 4.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.3%, 1.2pp below the national average. About 12.0% of adults lack health insurance. 82.9% 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 2.8 out of 5.