Healthcare in Kershaw, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.9%
4.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.6%
1.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.4%
5.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
2.5pp 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
41.2%
Arthritis
33.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.1%
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
19.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.6%
Loneliness
33.7%
Lack of Support
26.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.4%
Mobility
20.9%
Cognitive
17.9%
Hearing
8.9%
Vision
7.8%
Self-Care
6.1%
Independent Living
12.2%
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
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
15.9 mi
Kershawhealth
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kershawhealth | 15.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center | 16.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Rebound Behavioral Health | 16.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Atrium Health Union | 24.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center | 30.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Kershaw has an obesity rate of 40.9%, which is 4.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.6%, 1.1pp above the national average. About 13.1% of adults lack health insurance. 81.4% 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 2.8 out of 5.