Healthcare in Gifford, SC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

46.2%

10.1pp above the national average

Depression Rate

18.4%

5.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

24.2%

12.3pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

15.4%

4.8pp 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

39.1%

Arthritis

32.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

19.7%

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

18.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.4%

Loneliness

37.4%

Lack of Support

34.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

39.9%

Mobility

25.0%

Cognitive

18.0%

Hearing

5.8%

Vision

10.5%

Self-Care

8.3%

Independent Living

13.7%

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

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

7.6 mi

Allendale County Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Allendale County Hospital7.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Hampton Regional Medical Center12.7 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Optim Medical Center - Screven22.4 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Effingham Health System30.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Colleton Medical Center33.0 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓

Gifford has an obesity rate of 46.2%, which is 10.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.4%, 5.1pp below the national average. About 15.4% of adults lack health insurance. 84.7% 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 2.0 out of 5.