Healthcare in Lancaster, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.9%
7.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.1%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.4%
7.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.8%
6.2pp 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
40.5%
Arthritis
32.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.4%
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
19.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.1%
Loneliness
35.2%
Lack of Support
29.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.1%
Mobility
22.9%
Cognitive
19.0%
Hearing
8.1%
Vision
9.7%
Self-Care
7.4%
Independent Living
13.8%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.4 mi
Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center | 2.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Rebound Behavioral Health | 2.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Atrium Health Union | 17.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center | 22.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Piedmont Medical Center | 24.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Lancaster has an obesity rate of 43.9%, which is 7.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.1%, near the national average. About 16.8% of adults lack health insurance. 82.2% 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 2.3 out of 5.