Healthcare in Foreston, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.3%
7.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.5%
4.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
21.7%
9.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
3.3pp 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
38.2%
Arthritis
33.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
25.2%
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
17.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.5%
Loneliness
35.8%
Lack of Support
31.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.1%
Mobility
22.6%
Cognitive
16.2%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
8.8%
Self-Care
7.2%
Independent Living
11.7%
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
8.2 mi
Mcleod Health Clarendon
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcleod Health Clarendon | 8.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital | 19.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Roper St Francis Hospital-Berkeley Inc | 37.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Musc Health Florence Medical Center | 40.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital | 45.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Foreston has an obesity rate of 43.3%, which is 7.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.5%, 4.0pp below the national average. About 13.9% of adults lack health insurance. 84.6% 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.