Healthcare in Folly Beach, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
26.8%
9.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.2%
3.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.9%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
4.8pp below 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
43.8%
Arthritis
32.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
13.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.2%
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
11.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.2%
Loneliness
24.7%
Lack of Support
16.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.2%
Mobility
12.3%
Cognitive
9.0%
Hearing
7.5%
Vision
3.4%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
5.5%
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
4.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.6 mi
Roper Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roper Hospital | 7.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Charleston Va Medical Center | 7.6 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Musc Medical Center | 8.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| East Cooper Medical Center | 12.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health | 12.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Folly Beach has an obesity rate of 26.8%, which is 9.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.2%, 3.3pp below the national average. About 5.8% of adults lack health insurance. 83.4% 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 4.3 out of 5.