Healthcare in Furman, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.1%
6.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.6%
4.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
23.4%
11.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.2%
4.6pp 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
42.3%
Arthritis
34.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
25.8%
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
16.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.6%
Loneliness
35.1%
Lack of Support
31.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.6%
Mobility
23.9%
Cognitive
15.9%
Hearing
7.1%
Vision
8.7%
Self-Care
6.9%
Independent Living
11.6%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.9 mi
Hampton Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Regional Medical Center | 11.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Effingham Health System | 19.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Allendale County Hospital | 20.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Optim Medical Center - Screven | 24.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Coastal Carolina Hospital | 31.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Furman has an obesity rate of 42.1%, which is 6.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.6%, 4.9pp below the national average. About 15.2% of adults lack health insurance. 84.3% 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 4.0 out of 5.