Healthcare in Forest Acres, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.6%
6.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.7%
0.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.2%
0.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
3.3pp 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
38.5%
Arthritis
29.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.4%
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
13.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.7%
Loneliness
29.1%
Lack of Support
18.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.7%
Mobility
12.1%
Cognitive
10.7%
Hearing
6.3%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
6.4%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.6 mi
Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown | 1.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Prisma Health Richland Hospital | 6.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| G Werber Bryan Psych Hosp | 6.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Lexington Medical Center | 7.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Three Rivers Behavioral Health | 7.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Forest Acres has an obesity rate of 29.6%, which is 6.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.7%, 0.8pp below the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 82.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.3 out of 5.