Healthcare in Helena, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
45.2%
9.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
16.9%
6.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
22.5%
10.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
3.5pp 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
40.0%
Arthritis
31.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.9%
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
15.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.9%
Loneliness
34.0%
Lack of Support
32.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.4%
Mobility
21.6%
Cognitive
14.8%
Hearing
5.8%
Vision
8.8%
Self-Care
7.1%
Independent Living
10.9%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.0 mi
Newberry County Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry County Memorial Hospital | 2.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital | 17.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Edgefield County Healthcare An Affiliate Of Self R | 25.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Union Medical Center | 28.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge | 28.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Helena has an obesity rate of 45.2%, which is 9.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 16.9%, 6.6pp below the national average. About 14.1% of adults lack health insurance. 85.0% 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 3.0 out of 5.