Healthcare in Georgetown, SC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.8%

near the national average

Depression Rate

19.7%

3.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

17.8%

5.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.9%

1.3pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

35.8%

Arthritis

29.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.3%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

15.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.7%

Loneliness

30.7%

Lack of Support

25.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.0%

Mobility

18.2%

Cognitive

14.3%

Hearing

6.9%

Vision

6.8%

Self-Care

5.4%

Independent Living

9.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.9 mi

Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital2.9 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital18.9 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Conway Medical Center38.4 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital38.4 miPsychiatric—✓
Grand Strand Regional Medical Center39.3 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓

Georgetown has an obesity rate of 35.8%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 19.7%, 3.8pp below the national average. About 11.9% of adults lack health insurance. 83.5% 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 2.5 out of 5.