Healthcare in Gaffney, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.8%
4.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.4%
1.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.0%
5.1pp 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
37.9%
Arthritis
30.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.0%
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
19.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.4%
Loneliness
36.2%
Lack of Support
27.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.5%
Mobility
19.9%
Cognitive
18.0%
Hearing
7.4%
Vision
8.5%
Self-Care
6.4%
Independent Living
12.3%
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
Cherokee Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Medical Center | 8.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Spartanburg Medical Center | 18.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | 19.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital | 19.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| St Lukes Hospital | 24.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Gaffney has an obesity rate of 40.8%, which is 4.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.4%, 1.1pp below the national average. About 15.2% of adults lack health insurance. 80.5% 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.