Healthcare in James Island, SC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

12.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.9%

Loneliness

27.6%

Lack of Support

19.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

4.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.9 mi

Roper Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Roper Hospital2.9 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Charleston Va Medical Center2.9 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration5/5
Musc Medical Center3.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
East Cooper Medical Center7.4 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5
Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health8.4 miPsychiatric

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.