Healthcare in Kiawah Island, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
22.5%
13.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
16.3%
7.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.6%
0.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.2%
7.4pp 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
49.9%
Arthritis
37.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
18.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
3.3%
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
7.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.3%
Loneliness
20.9%
Lack of Support
12.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
22.1%
Mobility
11.3%
Cognitive
5.7%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
2.7%
Self-Care
2.2%
Independent Living
3.9%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.4 mi
Musc Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musc Medical Center | 13.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Roper Hospital | 13.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Charleston Va Medical Center | 13.4 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital | 15.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health | 17.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Kiawah Island has an obesity rate of 22.5%, which is 13.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.3%, 7.2pp below the national average. About 3.2% of adults lack health insurance. 88.7% 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 4.0 out of 5.