Healthcare in Lamar, SC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

47.9%

11.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.9%

1.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

21.0%

9.1pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.3%

2.7pp above 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

41.6%

Arthritis

35.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

21.3%

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

17.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.9%

Loneliness

34.0%

Lack of Support

26.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

38.7%

Mobility

23.2%

Cognitive

16.9%

Hearing

8.4%

Vision

9.0%

Self-Care

7.1%

Independent Living

12.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.6 / 5

Nearest Hospital

15.5 mi

Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center	15.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Musc Health Florence Medical Center	21.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Mcleod Regional Medical Center-Pee Dee	23.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital	28.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Kershawhealth	30.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Lamar has an obesity rate of 47.9%, which is 11.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.9%, 1.6pp below the national average. About 13.3% of adults lack health insurance. 84.9% 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 2.6 out of 5.