Healthcare in James Island, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
27.0%
9.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.9%
2.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.8%
2.1pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
3.3pp below 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
37.1%
Arthritis
25.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.6%
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
12.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.9%
Loneliness
27.6%
Lack of Support
19.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
22.9%
Mobility
10.4%
Cognitive
10.1%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
3.3%
Self-Care
2.5%
Independent Living
5.6%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.9 mi
Roper Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roper Hospital | 2.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Charleston Va Medical Center | 2.9 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Musc Medical Center | 3.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| East Cooper Medical Center | 7.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health | 8.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
James Island has an obesity rate of 27.0%, which is 9.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.9%, 2.6pp below the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 79.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.3 out of 5.